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This old-fashioned Potato Candy is a recipe that our Great-Grandmothers use to make! Don’t let the mashed potatoes in this potato candy scare you off, it’s quite delicious!
Ingredients Needed for Potato Candy Recipe
Start by washing your potatoes. Pierce the potato with a fork and place in the microwave for about 7 minutes, halfway through, flip the potato over. You want a fork tender potato! If the potato isn’t quite ready, continue to microwave for 1 minute at a time until it’s fork tender. Remove the potato from the skin and let it cool completely.
How to Make Potato Candy
Place the cooled mashed potatoes in a large bowl. Add the butter and mix until smooth.
How to Make Potato Candy
Add in the vanilla and combine.
How to Make Potato Candy
Next, slowly add in the powdered sugar. We suggest adding one cup at a time and mixing in between. You essentially want the consistency of the dough to be like cookie dough that can be rolled out. You should be able to mold it together with your fingers.
How to Make Potato Candy
On a flat working surface, dust it generously with powdered sugar. Place the potato mixture down and sprinkle the top of the dough with more powdered sugar. Knead it just a few times to bring the dough together. Split the dough in half.
How to Make Potato Candy
Roll each ball of dough out until it’s about 1/4″ thick and a rectangle shape. Place the peanut butter on top of the dough in an even layer, leaving about a 1/4″ border.
How to Make Potato Candy
Start with the long side, roll the dough tightly. Place in a piece of plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up.
How to Make Potato Candy
Cut into 1/4″ to 1/2″ pieces and serve!
How to Make Potato Candy