Old Fashioned Potato Candy (Printable Recipe)
Classic no-bake sweet with potato, sugar, and nut butter for rich, nostalgic flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 small russet potato, peeled and chopped
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6 to 7 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
# Steps to Follow:
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In a small pot of boiling water, cook the potato until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mash until smooth and lump-free. Measure out 1/2 cup mashed potato and let cool slightly while still warm.
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In a large bowl, combine the warm mashed potato with 2 cups of powdered sugar and stir until blended. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a putty-like dough forms. Use a handheld electric mixer if the dough becomes too stiff to stir by hand.
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Place dough on an 18×12 inch sheet of wax paper dusted with powdered sugar. Dust the top with more powdered sugar and roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges to form a clean rectangle.
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Spread an even layer of peanut butter over the dough. Starting from one long edge, roll tightly into a log. Wrap in wax paper and cut in half.
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Place wrapped logs in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Slice into 3/4-inch thick pieces before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Do not use granulated sugar; powdered sugar is essential for proper texture.
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Adjust powdered sugar as needed to achieve a pliable dough that doesn't crack or feel sticky.
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Work quickly as the dough dries fast; reserve trimmed dough and shape into balls if desired.
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Store candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.