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old fashion potato candy on white platter

Old Fashion Potato Candy

Nettie
Old-Fashioned Potato Candy makes for the perfect homemade gift, a delightful addition to holiday platters, or a cherished treat to share with family and friends. Its unique taste and charming appearance will evoke warm memories and create new ones, making it a beloved classic that stands the test of time. Simple recipe with only a few ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry! Delicious bite size treats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 80 pieces
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium potato peeled and cubed
  • 2 pound powdered sugar about 7 1/2 cups -sifted
  • 1/4 pound butter 1 stick - softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • milk a few drops if needed
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan boil potato until tender. Drain, and mash until smooth with no lumps. (a potato ricer is perfect for this) You will have about a 1/2 cup of mashed potato.
  • In a large bowl beat the mashed potato with the softened butter until creamy. Add the vanilla and the sifted powder sugar a cup at a time. Beat until you have the consistency of playdough. Add a few drops of milk if necessary.
  • Form dough into a square and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from refrigerator and cut square into 4 equal pieces. Place a piece of dough on a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper sprinkled with a little powdered sugar. Place another piece of paper on top and roll out to a rectangle about 1/4" thick.
  • Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over rolled out dough. Carefully roll the candy from one long edge to the other. Repeat with remaining dough. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the candy is firm.
  • Slice the candy into 1/2" slices. YUM!

Notes

Nutrition information is only an estimate, While they provide a general understanding of the nutritional content, individual variations in preparation may result in slight deviations from the stated values. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4piecesCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword candy, no bake peanut butter pie, old fashion potato candy, potato candy, powdered sugar
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