old fashioned potato candy
This is a recipe from my past. My best friend in middle school hailed from W. Virginia, and this was a common candy made around holidays. I thought she was crazy, but I did try it... and wow! It just tasted like good peanut butter candy! She passed away in 1991 and I still miss her to this day. This one is for you Marge. Hope you like this too!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato, peeled and sliced
- 2 pounds confectioners sugar
- - creamy peanut butter
How To Make old fashioned potato candy
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Step 1In a small sauce pot, cover potato slices with water and cook over medium heat until soft.
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Step 2Drain potato and place in mixing bowl.
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Step 3Beat until mashed.
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Step 4Add 1/2 sugar and mix well.
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Step 5Mix in remaining sugar, scraping down sides as needed.
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Step 6Line a counter top with a sheet of waxed paper dusted with confectioners sugar.
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Step 7Scrape out dough onto waxed paper and dust top with more confectioners sugar.
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Step 8Roll out to a thickness of about 1/4 of an inch.
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Step 9Spread dough with peanut butter and roll up like you are making a cinnamon roll.
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Step 10Once you have rolled into a log, roll log up in your wax paper.
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Step 11Place halves in a gallon zipper bag, seal and store in refrigerator till ready to serve.
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Step 12When ready to serve, slice into 1/4 inch slices. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Note: There probably won't be any leftovers..... LOL!
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Category:
Candies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#peanut butter potato candy
Collection:
2012 Member's Choice
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