Potato Candy The 1 Must Have On Holidays Food

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.

PEANUT BUTTER POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Combine mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
• Stir confectioners' sugar into potato mixture until a dough consistency is reached. Refrigerate dough until chilled, about 1 hour.
• Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on a cutting board or waxed paper.
• Roll dough into a large rectangular shape on prepared surface.
• Spread enough peanut butter on top layer of dough to cover.
• Roll dough into a jelly roll shape; refrigerate roll for 1 hour. Slice dough into pinwheels to serve.

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).

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Combine cooked potato, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl, until the mixture forms a putty-like dough.
• Dump the candy dough onto wax paper sprinkled powdered sugar.
• Use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangular shape.
• Trim to form straight edges.
• Spread an even layer of peanut butter across the top.
• Slowly roll the candy from one short edge to another.
• Wrap with the wax paper and chill until firm.
• Slice rolled potato candy and enjoy!
• Roll excess candy dough back into a ball.
• Pinch off small balls and shape to resemble tiny potatoes.
• Coat with unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Chill to firm or enjoy right away.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In a small pot of boiling water, 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.
• 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.) Shape into a round.
• Transfer the dough onto an 18x12 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.
• 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. 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!

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:

• Basic Candy:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Bake potato for about 40 minutes.Cool completely and scoop out its flesh.Alternately, the potato can be boiled and mashed, then left on the burner to dry out.Gradually mix in icing sugar and vanilla, until dough is workable, adding sugar as needed.Roll the dough out thin, spread with peanut butter and roll up.Refrigerate then slice.Variations:Variation 1: Pinch off a walnut-sized bit of dough (about 2 tsp./10 mL), roll into a ball, flatten slightly and top with a half nut or dried fruits.Variation 2: Mix chocolate chips, chopped nuts or chopped dried fruit or a combination of these into the dough. Crushed peppermint candies are also good. Mix them into the dough. Shape dough into balls, which can be flattened or not as desired.Potato candies, whether basic or a variation, can be dipped in melted chocolate.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, peel and mash. Cool the mashed potatoes.
• Starting with ½ pound of confectioners sugar at a time, combine the potatoes, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. The sugar amount will vary according to the size of potatoes. The dough should be stiff, but not too dry.
• Transfer the dough to a work surface dusted with confectioners sugar or a piece of waxed paper. Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape, about ½ to ¼-inch thick.
• Spread with peanut butter and roll as if for a jelly roll.
• Slice and place, cut side down, on a platter. May be eaten immediately or keep in the freezer.
• Phoebe's Recipe Notes:
• The dough will be very sweet. Using more than 2 tablespoons of peanut butter will help cut that sweetness. I also considered using ¼ - ½ cup low-fat cream cheese to help cut the sweetness.
• I thought it would be fun to add processed or finely shredded coconut flakes to cut the sweetness and add a new flavor.
• It is easier to roll this candy into a spiral if you roll the dough out on a large piece of wax paper. Use the wax paper to help roll the candy.
• They were nice dipped in melted chocolate.