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potato candy

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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!

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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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