Old-Fashioned Potato Candy: Easy Sweet Treats for Everyone
Learn how to make this nostalgic Old-Fashioned Potato Candy that’s easy and loved by everyone!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Start by mashing the potatoes until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Spread the mixture onto a wax paper sheet and shape it into a rectangle.
- Spread peanut butter over the mixture and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
- Roll the mixture tightly in the wax paper and refrigerate for several hours until firm.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quicker recipe.
- Store candy in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Old-Fashioned Potato Candy, Potato Candy, Sweet Treats, Easy Recipes