Potato Candy From Ohio Food

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Quarter and boil the potato until soft. Drain well and combine in a mixer with milk, vanilla and salt.. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired.. Roll dough out on a large piece of parchment paper, using additional sugar if necessary to avoid sticking. Form a rectangle, about 18-by-12-inches in size.. Spread peanut butter evenly on top of the dough. Carefully roll the dough into a log. A pinwheel pattern will form in the center.. Wrap the log in cling wrap and freeze for about one hour. Slice into ½-inch pieces, cleaning the knife between each slice.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Combine mashed potatoes, butter, and one cup of sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to stir until combined.
• Add remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time and stirring until combined after each addition. Once you've added 6 cups of powdered sugar, check the consistency. If the dough is not moldable in your hands and can't be rolled into a ball, continue to add sugar until it is firm.
• Stir in vanilla extract.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (if you chill longer it may become too firm and brittle and will just need to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until it is pliable).
• Once chilled, divide dough into two pieces and place one piece on a clean surface that you've generously dusted with powdered sugar. Dust the surface of the dough with additional sugar, and use a rolling pin to roll dough out into a rectangle about ¼" thick. If your dough is too sticky or falling apart, you may need to add more sugar, re-shape it into a ball, and start over.
• Once dough has been rolled into a ¼" thick rectangle, spread evenly with peanut butter, leaving a small amount of space peanut butter-free around the perimeter of the dough.
• Starting with the longer side of your rectangle, gently but tightly roll into a log.
• Use a knife to slice into pieces about ¼-½" thick.
• Repeat steps 5-8 with remaining half of dough.
• Serve and enjoy. Store leftover candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Mix together potatoes, butter or margarine, and milk. Add enough confectioners' sugar to make a stiff dough.
• Roll out on a flat surface sprinkled with powdered sugar. Spread on a layer of peanut butter and roll up. Chill and slice.

IRISH POTATOES CANDY

Steps:

• NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
• Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
• Beat until mixture forms a ball.
• Stir in coconut with a spoon.
• Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
• Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
• Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
• If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
• Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.

MAINE POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2x1-in. rectangles. Cover and freeze. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Peel hot potato and smash it up real good with a fork, about 1/2 cup mashed.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
• Add enough powdered sugar to create a stiff dough. You may need more sugar.
• Roll out on powdered sugar, spread with peanut butter.
• Roll up from one end, pinwheel fashion, slice into 1/4 inch slices.

POTATO CANDY FROM OHIO

Steps:

• Combine confectioners' sugar, mashed potatoes, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until a thick dough forms. Refrigerate dough until chilled, about 30 minutes. Stir extra confectioners' sugar into dough if too moist.
• Spread a large sheet of waxed paper on the counter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
• Dust rolling pin with confectioners' sugar. Roll chilled dough on prepared waxed paper into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
• Spoon peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on High until slightly softened, 20 to 30 seconds.
• Spread softened peanut butter onto dough.
• Roll dough, starting from long end, into a jelly roll shape.
• Wrap the roll in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Slice into 1/4-inch slices.

OLD AMISH POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, butter, cocoa, and vanilla.
• Gradually blend in sugar, then coconut.
• Knead until completely mixed.
• Shape into one-inch balls and press a pecan into the center of each.
• Wrap in foil and store in airtight container.

POTATO CANDY THE #1 MUST HAVE ON HOLIDAYS

Steps:

• wash the potato well - and boil in enough water to cover it completely until extremely well cooked.
• rinse potato in cold water while removing skin, allowing it to cool down slightly.
• place potato in large mixing bowl and smash to a smooth paste.
• add powdered sugar and mix well, until it forms a smooth dough.
• roll dough out on a smooth surface sprinkled with powdered sugar so it will not stick.
• spread peanut butter on in a smooth layer, not too thick.
• sprinkle on pecan meal.
• roll up into a log, as tight as you can without breaking dough.
• slice into sections approximately 1/2 inch and place on a serving tray.
• Do Not Stack candy on top of each other!
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 30 min to chill and set.
• *NOTE: If you cannot find Pecan Meal you can use finely chopped pecans, or make your own by placing the nuts in food processor - adding a small amount of granulated sugar to keep the meats from turning into a tight paste.
• **Special Variations:.
• One year I used an all Natural Cashew Butter. Again from my health food store. They were absolutely FANTASTIC!
• These are a great finger food to be served at parties of any caliber. We have taken them to picnic family reunions, and added them to weddings, where everyone brings food to add to the reception. They are a No Fail addition to any meal.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Photo to follow soon.
• I am unsure of time, the longest period is while the potato cooks.
• (Potato can be cooked ahead of time, wrapped & stored in refrigerator until used- up to 5 days).