3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (no bake)
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3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (no bake)
Description
The 3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy starts with boiling and mashing a small peeled potato until smooth and lump-free. This potato base is mixed with powdered sugar incrementally to create a thick dough-like consistency. Vanilla may be added for subtle flavor enhancement.
The candy dough is rolled out on a powdered sugar-dusted surface to a 1/4 inch thick rectangle, then spread with peanut butter which acts as a rich, creamy filling. The dough is then tightly rolled, wrapped, chilled to set, and sliced into individual pieces. The candy has a firm yet tender texture with a gentle sweetness and peanut butter richness complemented by the potato’s mild neutral taste.
Ideal for small servings, one batch makes about 24 slices, perfect for sharing or storing. The candy can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 potato should fit in a 1 cup measuring cup, you can also use half of a medium potato) peeled and cut into 1-2 inch pieces, (alternate option: ½ cup plain mashed potatoes, small
- 6-8 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup peanut butter (or cookie butter)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla optional
Instructions
- Place potato in a smal pot, cover with water, and boil until very tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Mash (or use a hand mixer) until smooth and lump-free.
- Add 4 cups powdered sugar and mix until blended (will be a sticky mess and this point). If opting to use vanilla, mix in now. Mix in more powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until mixture is very thick (slightly thicker than cookie dough).
- Lay down a large sheet of wax paper and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Transfer candy mixture to the wax paper and sprinkle the top with more powdered sugar. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
- Spread peanut butter evenly over candy. Roll tightly (long side toward long side), then wrap in the wax paper. Cut in half crosswise and put the two halves inside a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm, or until about 30 minutes before ready to serve.
- Unwrap candy and slice into 1-inch thick slices and serve or store in airtight container, chilled, up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 24 pieces, each one serving size.
- Store the candy at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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