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3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (no bake)

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3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (no bake) | lecremedelacrumb.com
Easy 3 ingredient, no-bake, old fashioned potato candy is such a surprisingly delicious and addictive treat that's perfect for peanut butter lovers and gift-giving alike!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings:24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small potato , (should fit in a 1 cup measuring cup, you can also use half of a medium potato) peeled and cut into 1-2 inch pieces, (alternate option: ½ cup plain mashed potatoes)
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar
  • cup peanut butter , (or cookie butter)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Instructions

  • Place potato in a smal pot, cover with water, and boil until very tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Mash (or use a hand mixer) until smooth and lump-free.
  • Add 4 cups powdered sugar and mix until blended (will be a sticky mess and this point). If opting to use vanilla, mix in now. Mix in more powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until mixture is very thick (slightly thicker than cookie dough).
  • Lay down a large sheet of wax paper and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Transfer candy mixture to the wax paper and sprinkle the top with more powdered sugar. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
  • Spread peanut butter evenly over candy. Roll tightly (long side toward long side), then wrap in the wax paper. Cut in half crosswise and put the two halves inside a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm, or until about 30 minutes before ready to serve.
  • Unwrap candy and slice into 1-inch thick slices and serve or store in airtight container, chilled, up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Serving size: one piece each (makes about 24 pieces)
Store in airtight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 34 mg, Potassium: 84 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 30 g, Vitamin A: 1 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 4 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany