Potato Candy
Joan from Des Moines, Iowa
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RE: Potato Candy
I have been making this for years also. I decided to try a switch one day with over ripened bananas and everyone loved it. Smash up a banana instead of the potato! If you like the old favorite peanut butter and banana sandwiches you'll like this. I haven't done it yet but also thought of adding some marshmallow fluff to the peanut butter layer, like the fluffier nutter sandwich.
Post by marisa0407
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I thought my family was the only one who made potato candy until I saw these postings. I learned to make it from my mother who learned it from her father who learned it from his mother who had Irish ancestry. I have taught my daughter to make it so we now have 5 known generations of potato candy makers! My mother was from SW Pennsylvania and always made this delightful treat at Christmastime.
Post by jcjnlj
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This candy has been in my family for years. Its an old Irish tradition. Try adding a little cream cheese in with the mashed potato, vanilla, and sugar. You can't taste it ( I promise, I HATE cream cheese) but its makes your dough easier to roll and it doesn't crack as easily.
Post By Ashley (Guest Post)
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Those are otherwise known as Peanut butter pinwheels. Delicious. I think there are three different names. You can find many recipes for them.
Post By A FRIENDLY WEST VIRGINIAN (Guest Post)
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My family has made this for years, but has anyone ever tried using Instant Potatos for this? Also, has anyone tried substituting Splenda for Pwd Sugar? or know of a substitute for Pwd Sugar? My parents now have dietary restrictions and I'm trying to find alternative ways for making some of our favorite Christmas goodies. My mother is allergic to peanuts, so I'm going to use Sunbutter (sunflower butter) instead. She is also allergic to Milk protien (and soy), so I will use Rice milk (to rehydrate the potatos). Any other suggestions are welcome. I'll let you know how it comes out.
Post by miladyaces
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Use a small potato or you will wind up in a mess. This recipe is well over 55 years old because my grandmother also made it, usually at Christmas. Peel and cook the potato with a pinch of salt until done and drain off water. Add a box of confectioners sugar until no more sugar will roll into the "dough". Spread dough out onto a counter and roll to about 1/4 inch thick. Spread with peanut butter. Roll as for a jelly roll several times and cut lengthwise and then cut into bite size pieces. Store in airtight container.
Rene
Post by jess
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You are exactly correct with recipe.
Although I put 1/2 tsp of vanilla in the potato mix prior to conf sugar.
Carole
Post by jess
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Can you microwave the potato instead of boiling it?
Post By Connie (Guest Post)
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I learned how to make this candy about 25 years ago. When my children come to Christmas dinner, they expect this candy to be made. My daughter makes it all year round for her children. It is so cheap and easy to make. I am real surprised to see so many people have heard of this. And the way it tastes, oh my. But be careful. You can get a serious belly ache if you eat too much.
Post By TINA G (Guest Post)
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My mom still makes Potato candy! Check out my web site and click on recipe and there it is. www.easysite.com/CWNitFamily
It's REALLY sweet! Hope you enjoy it!
Post By Melissa from GA (Guest Post)
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It's a great cheap way of making candy. I was raised in Arkansas and a older lady gave my mom the recipe. Ever since my mom and I have made it and no one around here has ever heard of it! It's sooo good.
Post By danielle (Guest Post)
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I learned there was a recipe but without cooking the potato. Does anybody knows about it?
Post By lynda kenny (Guest Post)
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You do not use HOT mashed potatoes! it takes way more XXXX sugar! Use COLD mashed potatoes! I was raised in PA! Any of YOU?
Post By she (Guest Post)
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I would like to thank everyone for their recipes for the potato candy. My grandmother used to make this every Christmas and I always looked forward to it when we went to her house. She passed away over 20 years ago and I was never able to get her recipe. My aunt had given me a recipe, but it never contained the potato and didn't taste right. Thank you again. Now I can continue the tradition with the correct recipe.
Post By Cindy (Guest Post)
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The secret to this amazing & cheap candy is to make it while the potato is hot. Boil a small (one that fits in your hand is fine) potato till it's tender or done. Peel as fast as you can, don't allow for the potato to cool. The powdered sugar adheres better with the heat of the potato. Mash the potato with a fork, while hot, in a bowl & stir in sifted powdered sugar till you make a stiff batter. Small lumps of potatoes are fine. Roll out your dough to a thin layer, spread with peanut butter of any variety & roll up jelly roll style. Wrap with wax paper and chill at least an hour till firm. Slice crosswise into medallions with a pretty design, this should make alot of pieces. Store covered in the fridge if it lasts that long. Enjoy. My Mom used to make this for us, when we were growing up.
Post by badwater
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Got it right so far. After the potatos are peeled mash them and add powdered sugar to it till you get a dough you can roll out. Then spread peanut butter on it. Roll it up in a log fashion and wrap in wet dish towel and put it in the frig for a couple of hours and then get it out and slice into 1/2" pieces. Remember a small potato makes a lot of the dough.
Post by huggy46
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That is a Pennsylvania dutch recipe from way back. Grandma made it when my mom was small and I don't make it that much because it is sweet. But good.
Post By Barbara J Snyder (Guest Post)
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It taste awesome. Want to thank you all for your help. After I read the recipe it all came back to me. Again thank you all for your help. I have some Grandkids that are going to learn this.
Again Thank you
Joan
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