Description
Old-Fashioned Potato Candy is a whimsical treat that beautifully combines mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and powdered sugar into a creamy confection. This nostalgic candy melts in your mouth and is perfect for sharing at holidays or simply indulging on a Tuesday. With options for customization through toppings like nuts or coconut flakes, each piece offers a delightful surprise that will spark conversations and sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium baked potato (about 200g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (125g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (30g) or 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes (30g)
Instructions
- Bake the potato at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender. Allow to cool and peel.
- Mash the cooled potato in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Dust your countertop with powdered sugar and roll out the mixture into a rectangle about half an inch thick. Cut into squares or desired shapes.
- If using toppings, sprinkle chopped nuts or coconut flakes over half of the pieces and gently press them in.
- Chill on wax paper for at least two hours or until firm before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg