Description

Maine Potato Candy is a traditional no-bake sweet treat made with mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, and peanut butter. Despite its unusual main ingredient, it has a rich, fudge-like texture and sweet, nutty flavor.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup mashed potatoes (plain, no seasoning)
4–5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms (it should no longer be sticky).
Roll the dough out between two sheets of wax paper into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
Spread peanut butter evenly over the surface of the dough.
Carefully roll the dough up jelly-roll style into a log, peeling away the wax paper as you go.
Wrap the log in wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces and serve chilled.

Notes

Make sure the mashed potatoes are completely cooled before using.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
You can use almond or sunflower butter as a peanut-free alternative.
If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar gradually until workable.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 120
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg