The Old Fashion Potato Candy Recipes

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POTATO CANDY



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My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. Nutella would also work as a filling in place of peanut butter. -Bonnie Presley, Lovely, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Place potato in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl., Using a stand mixer, beat potato until smooth. Leave only 1/2 cup in bowl (save remaining for another use). Beat in 4 cups sugar until smooth. Gradually add enough remaining sugar until dough forms a ball., Divide dough in half. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll half of dough into a 10x7-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup peanut butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jell-roll style, starting with a long end. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Repeat with remaining dough and peanut butter. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THE OLD FASHION POTATO CANDY



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This one will be a favorite one in candy dish. We added chocolate chips and peanut butter because that's a favorite flavor combination in the Test Kitchen. We can't wait to remake it with other add-ins like nuts or coconut. It's so simple to make kids can definitely help with this treat. They'll make a great hostess gift too if you're attending any holiday parties. Yummy!

Provided by Leila Rockwell @leilaroc

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small mashed potato
1-6 cup(s) powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract or your choice
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- Add-Ins: chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, etc
1 pound(s) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips. more if needed
1 + tablespoon(s) shortening to thin; when chocolate begins to thicken add a little more shortening. Be careful not to add too much.

Steps:

  • The main ingredients for this old fashioned candy are mashed potato and confectioners sugar. You can use any flavor you want and even add peanuts, coconut, chocolate, maraschino cherries and wrap dough around them. In a mixing bowl combine the potato, salt, and vanilla.
  • Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken.
  • Mix in your add-ins (like chocolate chips, coconut, etc).
  • When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added. After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball.
  • Shape in the size of balls you want.
  • Heat a pan of water about 2-3" deep keeping it a low temp set a pan on top and add your chocolate chips, stir until melted.
  • Add 1 - 2 tbsp shortening to thin it down enough to dip the balls in and coat. If it begins starts to thicken add a little more shortening.

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