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3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (no bake)

Easy 3 ingredient, no-bake, old fashioned potato candy is such a surprisingly delicious and addictive treat that's perfect for peanut butter lovers and gift-giving alike!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 small 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)
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup peanut butter (or cookie butter)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Unwrap candy and slice into 1-inch thick slices and serve or store in airtight container, chilled, up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Serving size: one piece each (makes about 24 pieces)
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% 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.