Old Fashioned Potato Candy

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How to Make Potato Candy?

Making old-fashioned potato candy takes just a few easy steps:

  1. Cook potatoes until tender, drain, mash and allow to cool slightly. You’ll need 1/2 cup mashed.
  2. Mix powdered sugar into warm mashed potatoes until a putty-like dough forms, about 6-7 cups.
  3. Shape dough into a rectangle, trim edges and place on a sugar-dusted sheet of wax paper.
  1. Spread filling, like nut butter, over dough. Slowly roll up jelly-roll style.
  2. Chill, slice, and enjoy this nostalgic holiday treat!

Potato Candy Variations

Feel free to customize the filling to suit your tastes:

  • Peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter
  • Chocolate-hazelnut spread like Nutella
  • Cookie butter for a cookie dough flavor

Tips for Making Perfect Potato Candy

Follow these tips for potato candy success:

  • Use powdered sugar only, not granulated sugar
  • Pay attention when adding powdered sugar to achieve ideal texture
  • Work quickly before dough dries out
  • Save excess dough to make truffles coated in cocoa powder

With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, you can make this sweet nostalgic candy from the Great Depression era. It’s the perfect edible gift or holiday dessert tray accompaniment.

Ingredients

  • 1 small russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter or nutella
  • 6-7 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Peel and chop a small russet potato. Boil in water until very tender, then drain and mash until perfectly smooth. Cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, blend 1⁄2 cup warm mashed potato with 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix in more powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a thick dough forms.
  • On a powdered-sugar-dusted surface, roll dough into a rectangle, 1⁄4 inch thick. Trim edges.
  • Spread peanut butter or Nutella evenly over dough. Gently roll up jelly-roll style. Wrap in wax paper and chill 1 hour.
  • Slice into 3⁄4 inch pieces. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • For best texture, use a potato ricer to mash potatoes smoothly. Cool slightly before mixing.
  • Add cocoa powder or sprinkles to leftover dough, roll into balls, and coat in cocoa or crushed candy canes.
  • Swap out the peanut butter for any nut butter, cookie butter, chocolate-hazelnut spread, or dulce de leche.

Make Ahead & Storage

Potato candy rolls can be prepared 1 week ahead. Wrap tightly and store refrigerated. The potato candy pieces will keep airtight at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.

Take a sweet nostalgic treat back in time with this easy Old-Fashioned Potato Candy. With a from-scratch potato base and a luscious nut butter swirl, it makes a thoughtful edible gift for a trip down memory lane.

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