my mom used to make us “Potato Candy!” You would never think it had potatoes in it! Delicious! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant

How To Make Potato Candy

Here’s a quick overview of how to make potato candy.
(Scroll down to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and don’t miss the video below.)

1. Cook the potatoes. Cook the potato until tender, drain and transfer to a bowl; mash until smooth and lump-free (a ricer is ideal for this!) You’ll need a 1/2 cup mashed. Allow to cool slightly, but still warm.
2. Combine with powdered sugar and vanilla. In a extra large bowl, combine cooked potato and 2 cups of the powdered sugar until blended (at this point it will be very loose.) Stir in the vanilla. Continue to add 1 cup of the powdered sugar at a time until the mixture forms a putty-like dough. (Use a handheld electric mixer if stirring with a wooden spoon gets too difficult.)
3. Shape the dough. Shape the dough into a mound, then transfer onto an 18×12 sheet of wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar; sprinkle the top with a little powdered sugar. Use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangular shape, about 1/4-inch thick; trim to form straight edges.
4. Spread with nut butter. Spread an even layer of nut butter over the surface of the candy. Slowly roll the candy from one long edge to another. Wrap with the wax paper, cut in half.
5. Chill and slice. Place in a resealable plastic bag and chill until firm, about an hour. Slice rolled potato candy into 3/4-inch thick pieces and enjoy!