Peanut Butter Potato Candy Recipe + VIDEO
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Peanut Butter Potato Candy Recipe + VIDEO
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This classic no-bake recipe for sweet, fluffy and lightly chewy peanut butter potato candy is easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato ½ cup smashed cooked potato, packed
- 5-7 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
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Instructions
- Set out a 4 to 6 quart sauce pot. If boiling the potatoes, fill the pot with water and cover. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. If steaming the potatoes, set a steam basket in the bottom of the pot and fill with 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, peel the potato and chop into ½ inch cubes. Once the water is boiling, add the potato chunks to the pot. Boil or steam the potato cubes until fork-tender, usually 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain and cool the potato chunks. Once they are dry and cool, smash the potatoes very well, and pack into a half cup to measure.
- Set out a stand mixer. Place ½ cup of smashed cooked potato in the mixer and beat well to make sure there are no clumps. Add vanilla extract and a large pinch of salt. Turn the mixer on low and add one cup of powdered sugar at a time until you reach 5 cups total. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula. Then allow the mixer to run and knead the dough until it is very smooth and pearly. If it feels tacky, add an additional 1-2 cups of powdered sugar. However, be careful adding powdered sugar at this point. *The dough needs to be thick enough to hold it shape, but soft enough to roll out. It should have the texture and feel of Play-Doh. You can add a tablespoon or two of water, if you put too much powdered sugar in a mixture, however this does change the texture and makes it a little more tacky. It’s best to just control the dough texture based on the amount of powdered sugar added.
- Set a large piece of parchment paper on a 13 x 18 inch rimmed baking sheet. Place the dough in the center of the baking sheet and roll it into a 13 x 13 inch square. Rotate the parchment paper if needed to help you shape the dough into the square using the sides of the pan. The dough should be between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick in a smooth even sheet.
- Use a spatula to spread a thin even layer of peanut butter over the top of the dough.
- Cut the dough down the middle. Then roll each section, along the long edge, to create two tight spiral logs about 1 ½ - 2 inches wide.
- Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm. Then unwrap the logs and cut into 1-inch slices.
- At this point, you can either wrap and return the potato candy to the fridge, or keep out at room temperature in an airtight container. The candy will be softer if left out at room temperature. (I personally like it soft.)
Notes
- Keep in an airtight container and store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or at room temperature. If you do store in the fridge, I suggest taking pieces out and letting them soften for a few minutes before enjoying.
- Yes, it does freeze well! Place the pieces in an airtight zipper bag, making sure all of the air is squeezed out. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1pc
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
0.04IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 50pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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