the old-fashioned potato candy
My mother used to make this for us in the middle 1900s. To us, it was the best candy we had. I hope you enjoy making it but have patience as it takes time to make the candies. The main ingredients for this old-fashioned candy are mashed potato and confectioners' sugar. You can use any flavoring you want or add peanuts, coconut, or chocolate. Use maraschino cherries and wrap the dough around them.
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This old-fashioned potato candy will become a favorite in your candy dish. The base is a potato mashed and powdered sugar. Then, get creative with the mix-ins. We made an assortment of homemade candies with mini chocolate chips, coconut, mint chips, and crushed peanut butter candy. Get creative! You can also use another flavor of extract. Coated in melted chocolate, they'll make a great hostess gift during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 small potato; baked, cooled, and mashed
- 1 - 6 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 1 + tablespoon shortening
- ADD-INS
- - chocolate chips
- peanut butter chips
- coconut
How To Make the old-fashioned potato candy
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Step 1In a mixing bowl combine the mashed potato, salt, and vanilla extract. -
Step 2Sift the confectioners' sugar over the potato. Stirring, adding about 1 cup at a time. The mixture will liquefy when the sugar is first added and then gradually begins to thicken.
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Step 3Mix in your add-ins like chocolate chips, coconut, etc.
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Step 4When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added. After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball.
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Step 5Shape in the size of balls you want.
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Step 6Heat a pan of water about 2-3" deep keeping it at a low temp. Set a pan on top and add the chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
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Step 7Add 1 - 2 Tbsp shortening to thin it enough to dip the balls in. Coat the potato balls. Cool until the chocolate has set. If it begins starts to thicken, add a little more shortening.
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