Potato Candy the 1 Must Have on Holidays
Delight your holiday guests with the whimsical sweetness of "Potato Candy: The 1 Must Have on Holidays"! This traditional no-bake confection may surprise you with its key ingredient—a small russet potato—but rest assured, it’s the magic behind the candy’s smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Blended with creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, the result is a luscious, marbled pinwheel that’s both nostalgic and irresistibly satisfying. Requiring just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, this unique recipe transforms simple ingredients into a dazzling treat perfect for Christmas cookie trays or festive gatherings. Best of all, its playful presentation makes it a conversation starter and a crowd-pleaser. Discover how this old-fashioned favorite can become your new holiday tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Russet potato (small to medium, peeled and cubed)
- 6 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy preferred)
Instructions
Boil the peeled and cubed russet potato in a small pot of water over medium heat until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the water and mash the potato until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. You will only need about 1/4 cup of mashed potato for this recipe. Let the mashed potato cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of cooled mashed potato and the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. The mixture will start as a sticky paste and eventually form into a dough-like consistency. Stop adding powdered sugar once the dough is firm and no longer sticky.
Dust a clean, flat surface with powdered sugar. Roll out the potato candy dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
Starting from one of the longer edges, roll the dough tightly into a log, similar to a jelly roll. Use light pressure to ensure the log holds its shape without squeezing out the filling.
Wrap the potato candy log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to slice.
Once chilled, unwrap the log and slice it into 1/4-inch thick pinwheel-shaped pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 546 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 771.4 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 717.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
