Learn how to make creamy, sweet Potato Candy with just a few simple ingredients. This nostalgic treat is perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or satisfying your sweet tooth!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, potato
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Chill 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 20servings
Calories 467kcal
Ingredients
½cupmashed potatoescooled to room temperature
2tablespoonssalted buttersoftened
1teaspoonvanilla extract
8cupsconfectioner's sugar6-8 cups - plus extra for rolling
Beat the mashed potatoes and butter in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is completely smooth.
Stir in the vanilla.
Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar, about a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding until the mixture forms a thick, pliable dough that can be rolled out without sticking.
Lay out a large sheet of wax or parchment paper and dust it generously with confectioner’s sugar.
Transfer the dough onto the paper and sprinkle more sugar on top.
Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
Spread the peanut butter evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Starting at one long side, roll the rectangle tightly into a log.
Wrap the log in plastic wrap, tucking in the ends, and chill for 10 minutes to firm.
Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and place the log on a cutting board. Slice into ¼–½ inch pinwheels and serve.