How to Make Potato Candy from Ohio - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious candy recipe, look no further than Potato Candy from Ohio. This delightful confection is a true Midwestern treat, and its simple ingredients and easy preparation make it a perfect choice for any home cook or baker. Whether you have a sweet tooth or just enjoy trying out new recipes, Potato Candy from Ohio is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Despite its name, Potato Candy from Ohio doesn't actually contain any potatoes at all. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) package confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup leftover mashed potatoes (prepared with butter, salt, and milk)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed
  • 1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 slices

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, mashed potatoes, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until a thick dough forms. Refrigerate dough until chilled, about 30 minutes. Stir extra confectioners' sugar into dough if too moist.
  • Spread a large sheet of waxed paper on the counter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
  • Dust rolling pin with confectioners' sugar. Roll chilled dough on prepared waxed paper into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
  • Spoon peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on High until slightly softened, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Spread softened peanut butter onto dough.
  • Roll dough, starting from long end, into a jelly roll shape.
  • Wrap the roll in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 153mg