Old-fashioned potato candy is a sweet and nostalgic treat made with mashed potatoes as a key ingredient. Despite its name, it doesn’t taste like potatoes but instead has a creamy, fudge-like texture. Here’s a simple recipe to make this classic candy:
Ingredients:
For the Potato Candy:
- 1 medium-sized russet potato (about 1 cup mashed potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), for filling
For Rolling:
- Additional powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
Instructions:
- Peel and dice the potato, and then boil it until it’s tender and can be easily mashed. Drain the cooked potato and mash it thoroughly, ensuring there are no lumps. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Once the mashed potato has cooled, add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, to the mashed potato mixture. Stir well after each addition until a dough forms. You may not need to use the entire 4 cups of powdered sugar; stop when the dough reaches a consistency similar to that of cookie dough.
- Sprinkle a clean surface or a sheet of parchment paper with powdered sugar. Place the potato candy dough on the sugared surface.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle that’s approximately 1/4 inch thick. If the dough is too sticky, you can sprinkle a little more powdered sugar on top.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter evenly over the rolled-out potato candy dough.
- Carefully roll up the dough like a jelly roll, starting from one of the longer sides.
- Once you’ve rolled it up, wrap the candy log in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours or until firm.
- When the candy is firm, unwrap it and slice it into rounds about 1/2-inch thick.
- Optionally, you can dust the potato candy slices with cocoa powder for a decorative touch.
- Serve your old-fashioned potato candy slices and enjoy this sweet and unique treat!
Old-fashioned potato candy is a charming and vintage dessert that many people remember from their childhoods. It’s simple to make and has a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
