Make Your Own Old Fashioned Potato Candy (It’s Surprisingly Easy)

Potato Candy! I know it sounds strange, but this is a recipe that dates back to my family, who loved the sweet and chewy candy made entirely of potatoes. Don’t worry; some people may find the potatoes gross, but they’re the key ingredient, so you won’t taste them.

I’m sure that some people have been put off with the title, but you should know that they are missing out. You’re going to be thanking me when you’ve seen everything.

The end result tastes nothing like potatoes. This soft, sweet and no-bake candy is genius for its resourcefulness.

Serves 36
20 minutes active
1 hour inactive

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup russet potato, mashed and cooled (about 1 large potato)
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS :

1. In a large bowl, beat mashed potato, milk, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
2. Mix in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a dough has formed. Once you’ve added in 6 cups, if you need more, add in 1 tablespoon increments. Dough should be thick, slightly thicker than cookie dough.
3. Form dough into a ball and dust with powdered sugar. On a sheet of wax or parchment paper, roll dough into 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Trim to 10×12-inches.
4. Generously sprinkle powdered sugar over top of dough and place another piece of parchment paper over it. Invert the rectangle of dough and discard the paper that is now on top (the one you used to roll out the dough).
5. Spread peanut butter evenly over dough. Roll dough tightly long-side to long-side using parchment paper to guide it, jelly-roll style. Wrap in parchment and freeze for 1 hour. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and serve. Enjoy! Leftover candy should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.