Description
Old Fashioned Potato Candy is a nostalgic, no-bake sweet treat featuring a smooth mashed potato dough rolled with creamy peanut butter, resulting in a soft and chewy vintage candy that’s easy to make and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 small russet potato (about 1/2 cup mashed)
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato: Peel and dice the potato, then boil it in a small saucepan until fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and mash the potato until smooth, and allow it to cool completely to room temperature to prevent melting the sugar in the next step.
- Mix the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potato with the vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition until a stiff, dough-like consistency is achieved that can be rolled without sticking excessively.
- Roll the Dough: Lightly dust a clean work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick ensuring an even thickness throughout.
- Spread Peanut Butter: Evenly spread the creamy peanut butter over the surface of the rolled dough, covering it completely from edge to edge for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Roll into a Log: Starting from one short end, carefully roll the dough jelly-roll style into a tight log, taking care not to tear the dough or let the peanut butter squeeze out.
- Chill: Wrap the candy log tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the candy for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Once chilled and firm, unwrap the log and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potato is completely cooled before mixing with sugar to prevent the sugar from melting and altering the texture.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative to peanut butter.
- Store the candy in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
