Description
A nostalgic candy made with mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, and vanilla, evoking memories of childhood and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups medium-starch potatoes (like Russets)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then peel and mash them while warm.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the milk or cream until a dough-like consistency is reached.
- Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar and roll out the mixture into cylindrical shapes or flatten to create squares.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to firm up.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve.
Notes
Adjust the sugar level according to your taste. This candy can be shaped creatively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: potato candy, nostalgic dessert, Southern recipe, easy candy, homemade sweets