Description
This delightful Old Fashioned Potato Candy combines the surprising ingredient of mashed potato with sweet powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter, creating a nostalgic treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium potato, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons real butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (more for rolling out candy)
- 1 jar creamy peanut butter (16 ounces, may not use all)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the potato. Cook in a small pan of water until very tender. Drain off the water.
- Mash the potato with butter, vanilla, and salt until free of lumps.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until the mixture becomes thick and slightly sticky.
- Roll out the candy mixture on a powdered sugar-coated surface to a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the candy, leaving a small border.
- Roll the candy up, chill in the freezer, then slice into pieces.
Notes
- Ensure the potato is thoroughly cooked for a smooth mixture.
- Adjust the amount of peanut butter based on your preference for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg