POTATO CANDY
My Mom, and grandmother used to make this without peanut butter! A family favorite. I made it not so long ago for my great niece, and she thought it was cream candy. Since then we've added the peanut butter and sometimes even dip the chilled pieces into melted chocolate.
Provided by Marsha Shannon
Categories Candies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Boil potato
- 2. Or bake potato (in microwave, Mom and Grandma never had this luxary)
- 3. Fork potato and peel with knife, (deep fry the skin for a snack later) Pour out water if used, put potato in bowl at least 2 qt size.
- 4. Mash potato with fork add butter, (use 1/2 stick if very small potato), vanilla and salt, mix well
- 5. Mix in gradually the powdered sugar until you can get no more mixed in.
- 6. Either form ropes of candy and place on buttered platter to chill.
- 7. Or roll out, cover with peanut butter
- 8. Roll like jelly roll, chill on platter.
- 9. After set, at least an hour, cut to bite sized pieces.
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HM Parvez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato candy, but I thought these were pretty good.
Sathe Akter
[email protected]These potato candies are a fun and easy snack to make.
EDDY MARTINEZ
[email protected]I love the crispy coating on these potato candies.
Kevin Okello
[email protected]These potato candies are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Tshidiso akho
[email protected]I tried making these potato candies, but they didn't turn out very well. I think I overcooked them.
Nadine Dyer
[email protected]These potato candies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Ruman Khan
[email protected]I've made these potato candies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Godfrey Dickson
[email protected]These potato candies are a fun and unique treat. I love the way the potato flavor pairs with the sugar and spices.
Ananto Das
[email protected]I made these potato candies for my kids, and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Arman Cdy
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but these potato candies are actually really good! They're crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I love the sweet and salty flavor.
Tasha Glosser
[email protected]These potato candies were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.