Desserts
Southern
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Author: Tammy Nichols
Potato Candy - Master Cookbook Recipe # 379

Potato Candy - Master Cookbook Recipe # 379

This classic Potato Candy is a clever and delicious vintage treat that uses a humble baked potato to create a sweet, fondant-like dough. Swirled with creamy peanut butter, these beautiful pinwheels are a unique Southern tradition that melts in your mouth and always surprises guests with its secret ingredient.

This is recipe #379 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 30 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 30 min Chill Time: 1 hr
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium baked potato (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting and adjusting dough)
  • Creamy peanut butter (Jif brand recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato: Bake the potato until thoroughly cooked. Once cooled to room temperature, peel it carefully and remove any dark spots.
  2. Mix the Base: Blend the potato with the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 cups of powdered sugar until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. Form the Dough: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar until a stiff dough forms and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. You may need a little extra sugar depending on the size of your potato.
  4. Roll and Fill: Dust your counter generously with powdered sugar. Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter evenly over the top.
  5. Shape: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log to create a pinwheel pattern. Wrap the log and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Slice and Store: Once firm, slice into rounds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

Roll out the candy while it is fresh out of the mixer to make it much easier to mold and handle. Use a scraper to help loosen the dough from the surface as you roll, and be sure to wipe your knife blade clean between slices for the neatest candy spirals!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

96

Fat

1 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

22 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

21 g

Sugar

19 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

84 mg

Cholesterol

1 mg