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potato candy

KHiner avatar
Recipe by
Krista Hiner
@KHiner
Circleville, WV

Who knew a potato mashed with confectioner's sugar would be so runny...yet when worked long enough would produce a wonderful candy? My grandmother made potato candy for most holidays and to date, hers was the best!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For potato candy

  • 2-3 md
    potatoes
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lb
    confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • peanut butter

How To Make potato candy

  • 1
    Cook potatoes, peel and mash; cool to lukewarm or able to handle. Add confectioner's sugar (gradually), vanilla, and butter; blending well. The sugar amount will vary according to size of potatoes and consistency will be very runny. Dough will stiffen as you work it. Work it with a fork until quite stiff but not too dry.
  • 2
    Roll out on waxed paper or board, lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar to a rectangle shape. Spread 1/4 inch thick peanut butter and roll up like a jelly roll. Slice and place cut side down on platter. May be eaten immediately or keep in freezer for some time.
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