Description
A delightful and nostalgic treat that combines the unique texture of potatoes with sweet and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small russet potato (about 1/2 cup mashed), peeled and chopped
- 6–8 cups powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter, cookie butter, or Nutella)
Instructions
- Cook the potato until very tender, then drain completely.
- Mash the cooked potato until smooth and let it cool slightly.
- Add 2-4 cups of powdered sugar to the warm mashed potato and mix until blended.
- If using, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- On a large sheet of wax paper, sprinkle with powdered sugar and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread an even layer of peanut butter over the surface of the candy.
- Roll the candy tightly into a log using the wax paper.
- Wrap in wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
- Slice into 1/2 to 1-inch thick pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg