Potato Candy
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This sweet and creamy Peanut Butter Potato Candy is a nostalgic treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, with a smooth potato filling wrapped in a delicious peanut butter layer and rolled into bite-sized perfection. It’s the perfect dessert to enjoy with a cup of tea or share with loved ones!
Ingredients:
A sweet treat made from a root crop! Image credit: The Pioneer Woman
Ingredients:
- 1 large russet potato (about 12 ounces)
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature
- Pierce the potato all over with a fork and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway through, until easily pierced with a knife. If needed, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments. Once done, cut the potato in half and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Scoop out the flesh and mash it until smooth. Set aside ½ cup of the mashed potato for the recipe, saving any extra for later.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, vanilla, and mashed potato on medium-low speed until smooth. Lower the speed and gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Stop adding sugar when the dough reaches the consistency of Play-Doh, which usually takes about 4 to 6 cups, depending on the potato’s moisture.
- Lightly dust a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper with powdered sugar. Roll the potato candy into a 12-by-10-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick, dusting the top with more powdered sugar if necessary. Spread the peanut butter evenly across the surface of the candy.
- Starting at one long edge, roll the candy tightly into a log, using the waxed paper as a guide. Carefully peel away the paper as you go. Once rolled, twist the ends closed and wrap the log tightly. Freeze for 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours, until firm.
- Unwrap the candy log, then slice it crosswise into ¼-inch thick pieces. Enjoy your homemade treat!
