Potato Candy

Sweet, nostalgic, and utterly unique, Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat that will surprise and satisfy! This old-fashioned recipe transforms a humble russet potato into a creamy, dough-like base, sweetened with a generous dose of powdered sugar. Rolled out and layered with rich, creamy peanut butter, the dough is shaped into a pinwheel log and chilled for easy slicing. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with vanilla extract optionally adding a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in under an hour (with minimal cooking involved), this recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations, gifting, or simply embracing a vintage dessert tradition. Potato Candy is as versatile as it is irresistible—store these enticing pinwheels in the fridge for a week of indulgent snack-sized sweetness! Keywords: Potato Candy recipe, vintage dessert, no-bake sweets, peanut butter pinwheels, easy holiday treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 small (about 4 ounces) Russet potato
• 6 cups Powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup Peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the small russet potato and cut it into chunks.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a saucepan with water, ensuring the potato is fully submerged. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook the potato until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the potato completely and use a fork or potato masher to mash it until smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, begin adding the powdered sugar to the mashed potato, 1 cup at a time, stirring well between each addition. The mixture will start off loose and sticky but will eventually form a dough-like consistency after all 6 cups of powdered sugar are incorporated.

Step 5

If desired, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.

Step 6

Generously dust a clean countertop or pastry board with powdered sugar and roll out the potato candy dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Spread the peanut butter evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 8

Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, similar to a jelly roll.

Step 9

Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 10

Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and slice the potato candy log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.

Step 11

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4071.1

Total Fat 98.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 63.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 786.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 725.7g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.6mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1726.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 74.6%