Description
Sweet Maine potato candy offers a delightful twist on traditional confections, blending rustic charm with sugary indulgence. Creamy potatoes meld with powdered sugar and peanut butter, creating a nostalgic treat that connects generations through its simple, heartwarming flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups (907–1134 g) powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 g) plain mashed potatoes (no butter or seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend Potato Base: Thoroughly combine mashed potatoes and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Sugar Integration: Incrementally fold powdered sugar into the potato mixture, continuously stirring until the dough transforms into a pliable, moldable texture reminiscent of cookie dough.
- Dough Preparation: Generously dust a clean work surface with powdered sugar, then carefully roll the dough into a rectangular shape, maintaining a uniform 1/4-inch thickness.
- Peanut Butter Layer: Evenly distribute a smooth, consistent layer of peanut butter across the entire dough surface.
- Rolling Technique: Skillfully roll the dough into a compact, tight log using precise, controlled movements, utilizing parchment paper if needed to prevent sticking and ensure a clean, uniform shape.
- Chilling Process: Encase the rolled log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing the candy to firm and solidify completely.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from refrigerator and slice the chilled log into delicate 1/4 to 1/2-inch medallions, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure mashed potatoes are completely dry and at room temperature to prevent excess liquid that could make the candy too soft or runny.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix thoroughly to achieve the perfect dough texture – not too sticky or crumbly, but smooth and moldable like play-dough.
- Use generous powdered sugar when rolling and a piece of parchment paper as a guide to help create a neat, tight roll without the dough breaking or sticking to surfaces.
- Refrigerate the rolled candy for at least an hour to help it set firmly, making slicing easier and maintaining the candy’s shape and clean, defined edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg