Description
Sweet Pennsylvania Dutch potato candy delivers a nostalgic twist on dessert without using actual potatoes. Peanut butter and powdered sugar combine for a simple, delightful treat you’ll savor with childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked mashed potatoes, cooled to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 cups powdered sugar (for dusting and mixing)
Filling Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Dusting Ingredient:
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling and coating
Instructions
- Whip mashed potatoes and butter with an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Incrementally fold in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, thoroughly blending after each addition until the mixture transforms into a pliable, cookie dough-like consistency.
- Swiftly transfer the mixture onto a surface generously dusted with powdered sugar. Sprinkle additional sugar on top and expertly roll into a thin, approximately 1/4-inch thick rectangular sheet.
- Carefully spread a uniform layer of peanut butter across the rolled dough, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Methodically roll the dough into a compact, tight log, ensuring even pressure throughout the rolling process.
- Encase the log completely in plastic wrap, carefully sealing the ends to prevent moisture loss.
- Refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes to allow the candy to firm up and stabilize its shape.
- Remove from refrigeration, unwrap, and slice into delicate, 1/2-inch thick rounds, ready for serving.
Notes
- Moisture Control Keep potatoes very dry after mashing to prevent candy from becoming too sticky or soft. Pat potatoes thoroughly with paper towels before mixing.
- Sugar Consistency Add powdered sugar gradually to control texture and prevent grainy or crumbly results. Stop adding sugar when mixture becomes firm like cookie dough.
- Rolling Technique Use cold hands and work quickly when rolling to maintain smooth, even candy log. Dust surface generously with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version. Use gluten-free powdered sugar for celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg