Description
Take a sweet trip down memory lane with this classic Old-Fashioned Potato Candy. With just a few humble ingredients, you can recreate this retro candy that has been warming hearts for generations. Simple to prepare and fun to create, it makes a thoughtful edible gift or a cozy treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small russet potato
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter or nutella
- 6–7 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Peel and chop a small russet potato. Boil in water until very tender, then drain and mash until perfectly smooth. Cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, blend 1⁄2 cup warm mashed potato with 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix in more powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a thick dough forms.
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On a powdered-sugar-dusted surface, roll dough into a rectangle, 1⁄4 inch thick. Trim edges.
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Spread peanut butter or Nutella evenly over dough. Gently roll up jelly-roll style. Wrap in wax paper and chill 1 hour.
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Slice into 3⁄4 inch pieces. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For best texture, use a potato ricer to mash potatoes smoothly. Cool slightly before mixing.
- Add cocoa powder or sprinkles to leftover dough, roll into balls, and coat in cocoa or crushed candy canes.
- Swap out the peanut butter for any nut butter, cookie butter, chocolate-hazelnut spread, or dulce de leche.