MASHED POTATO-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY

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Mashed Potato-Peanut Butter Candy image

Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup smooth plain mashed potatoes
Kosher salt
6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar (about 2 boxes), plus more for dusting
1 cup crunchy peanut butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup umeboshi paste (available at health-food stores) or raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Combine the mashed potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar and stir with a wooden spoon. Stir in the remaining 2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the dough is stiff and dry. (The amount of sugar will depend on how starchy your mashed potatoes are.) Knead with your hands to bring the dough together.
  • Dust a large sheet of parchment paper with confectioners' sugar. Transfer the dough to the parchment and roll into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, dusting with confectioners' sugar if the dough gets sticky. (Refrigerate for a few minutes if the dough gets too soft to roll.) Spread the peanut butter evenly over the dough. Spread a long narrow strip of umeboshi paste on top of the peanut butter, about 3 inches in from one of the long ends. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Starting with one of the long ends, roll up the dough like a jelly roll, using the parchment to help you. Turn seam-side down and slice into thin pieces.

Patrick Ackah
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These candies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Abigail Smart Abbey
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These candies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unexpected flavor combination.


Samila John
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These candies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


Jatinder pal Jyoti
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these candies. The mashed potato flavor is really unique.


Mobz Mumbere
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These candies are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


Sc Kalyani
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I've never had a mashed potato candy before, but I'm definitely a fan now. These candies are delicious and addictive.


Keeley Molloy
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These candies are a fun and festive treat for any occasion. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


dilshad babu
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these candies were to make. They're also really delicious, and they're a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


haria khn
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I'm always looking for new and interesting candy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The mashed potato and peanut butter combination is unique and delicious.


Arbab Haider
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These candies are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


Travis Provo
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I've made these candies several times, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Alleigh Mosako
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The candies were bland and tasteless.


Ghafoor Ali
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These candies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


Coreena Purcer
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these candies. The mashed potato flavor is really unique.


Md Airf
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These candies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ira Anderson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my candies turned out too dry. I think I should have added a little more milk.


Ameean Awan
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These candies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unexpected flavor combination.


Md abu Abu Yousuf
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mashed potato and peanut butter combo is unique and addictive.


Pauline Gallacher
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This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. The peanut butter and mashed potato combination was surprisingly delicious! I added some chopped peanuts for extra crunch, and it was a hit with my family.