Best 4 Grams Potato Candy Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet, chewy, and nostalgic delight of potato candy, a classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations. Originating in the kitchens of resourceful home cooks, this confection has stood the test of time, captivating taste buds with its unique flavor and texture. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, sugar, butter, and flavorings, potato candy offers a delightful combination of chewiness and sweetness, making it a favorite among candy enthusiasts. This versatile treat can be customized with various extracts, nuts, and spices, allowing you to create a personalized candy experience. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of plain potato candy or enjoy experimenting with different flavors, this article provides a collection of recipes that will guide you through the process of making this beloved candy in the comfort of your own home. From the traditional method using a candy thermometer to the simplified microwave technique, these recipes cater to different skill levels and preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a sweet journey as you discover the art of making potato candy.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO CANDY



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"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup peeled, cooked, and mashed russet potato, cold (about 1 large potato)
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon table salt
6 to 7 cups powdered sugar
Parchment paper
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Beat mashed potato and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric mixer 2 minutes. Beat in 6 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add up to 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to form dough.
  • Gather dough into a ball; dust with powdered sugar. Roll to ⅛ inch thick on parchment paper, and cut into a 12- x 10-inch rectangle. Generously sprinkle powdered sugar over dough, and place a piece of parchment paper over rectangle. Invert rectangle; discard parchment paper on top.
  • Spread peanut butter over dough. Starting at 1 long side, tightly roll up candy, jelly-roll fashion, using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap in parchment paper, and freeze 1 hour. Cut into ¼-inch-thick slices, and serve. Refrigerate sliced candy in an airtight container up to 1 week.

KITCHEN SINK COOKIES



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These salty-sweet, crisp-soft cookies are a great way to use up extra candy, baking chocolate and even pretzels and chips. Making toffee is surprisingly easy and it's fun to mix in chopped peanuts, sesame seeds or whatever you like - but store-bought toffee bits are fine, too. (And you can make the cookies smaller, or drop the chilled dough onto the cookie sheet instead of slicing it, if you prefer.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 18 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup/57 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/110 grams toasted nuts or seeds (optional)
2 1/4 cups/280 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more for tossing
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), slightly softened at room temperature
1 packed cup/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
About 3/4 cup/170 grams salty mix-ins, such as nuts, broken mini pretzels, corn chips or potato chips
About 3/4 cup/170 grams sweet mix-ins, such as toffee bits (brickle), chocolate chips or chunks, M&M's, cut-up candy bars or dried fruit

Steps:

  • Make the toffee, if you'd like: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let bubble, whisking occasionally, until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and, if using, stir in nuts or seeds. Pour onto the prepared pan and let the mixture run toward the edges. If necessary, use a rubber spatula to spread mixture; it should not be more than 1/4-inch thick. Set aside to harden completely. (If weather is very hot and humid, chill in refrigerator.) Break or chop into small (about 1/2-inch) chunks.
  • Make the cookies: In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together at medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg, then vanilla. In three batches, add the dry ingredients, mixing to combine each time.
  • In a bowl, combine the sweet and salty mix-ins and toss them with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add mix-ins to dough and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Roll dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap and chill at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
  • Slice the dough log into approximately 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Don't worry if the slices are slightly broken or misshapen; these cookies should be bumpy and rough.
  • Bake until golden, about 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. When done, the edges should be just browning and the tops should feel soft. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRANDMA'S POTATO CANDY



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Grandma's Potato Candy (also called peanut butter pinwheels) is a classic recipe that only requires a small amount of ingredients. A cherished treat!

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup cooked mashed potatoes (cooled to room temp)
2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-8 cups powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Place the cooled mashed potatoes into a large bowl. Add the butter and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla and stir in until combined.
  • Slowly add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, fully mixing in the first cup before adding the next. How much you use depends on how watery your mashed potato is as well as humidity, etc.
  • You want the consistency to be like cookie dough that you can roll out. When you put a little bit in your fingers you should be able to press and mold it together.
  • In this step, you have to work pretty quickly because it can dry out. Layout a large piece of wax or parchment paper, dust it generously with powdered sugar. Place the potato mixture on the paper, add a generous amount of powdered sugar on top.
  • Roll it out to ¼ inch thick. Try to get this into a rectangle shape as well as you can.
  • Smear the peanut butter all over the top leaving a half-inch border.
  • Tightly roll into a long log. Place on a piece of plastic wrap and roll the log up and tuck the ends under. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
  • Unwrap on a cutting board and cut into ¼-½ inch slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes. Russet potatoes are the best choice for potato candy because they are starchy and have a high sugar content. You can also use Yukon Gold potatoes, but they will not be as sweet.
  • Peel and grate the potatoes. Use a food processor or a box grater to grate the potatoes. Be sure to grate them finely so that they will dissolve easily in the sugar syrup.
  • Dissolve the sugar in water. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved.
  • Add the potatoes to the sugar syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Let it cool for several hours, or overnight.
  • Cut the potato candy into pieces. You can use a knife or a cookie cutter to cut the potato candy into any shape you like.
  • Enjoy! Potato candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Conclusion:

Potato candy is a unique and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying treat that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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