Description
Old Fashioned Potato Candy is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert featuring a smooth, sweet potato dough rolled with creamy peanut butter. This vintage American treat combines the subtle earthiness of mashed russet potatoes with the rich flavor of peanut butter, rolled into bite-sized, deliciously sweet pieces perfect for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Dough
- 1 small russet potato (about 1/2 cup mashed)
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the potato: Peel and boil the russet potato until tender, then mash it thoroughly until completely smooth and lump-free to ensure a creamy dough base.
- Cool the mashed potato: Allow the mashed potato to cool to room temperature to prevent melting the powdered sugar in the next step.
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add the vanilla extract and gradually incorporate powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly until a stiff, dough-like consistency forms. This usually requires between 4 to 5 cups of powdered sugar depending on the moisture content of the potato.
- Roll out the dough: Place the potato dough between two sheets of wax paper and roll it out evenly into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add the peanut butter: Spread the creamy peanut butter uniformly over the surface of the rolled dough, covering every inch to ensure every bite has a peanut butter flavor.
- Roll the candy: Starting from the long side of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough into a tight log shape, using the wax paper to help guide the roll without sticking.
- Chill the candy: Wrap the rolled log tightly in wax paper and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to firm up, making it easier to slice.
- Slice and serve: Once firm, remove the candy from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- This candy is very sweet, so small pieces go a long way.
- For peanut-free versions, substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Store the candy wrapped in wax paper in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
