Peanut Butter – Smooth or Crunchy – Crunchy tends to make it less sweet (in this case that’s a good thing!)
Powdered Sugar
Mashed Potato (I know it sounds odd – just watch)
You can make this with leftover mashed potatoes or with a potato you boil and mash up with a fork. You only need a small amount so it’s perfect for even a spoonful leftover from dinner.
We usually make it during the Holidays – so, you can use your leftover Thanksgiving or mashed potatoes, too!
Instructions
I used a potato I boiled and smashed with a fork until pretty smooth. Put this in a mixing bowl and then add powdered sugar a bit at a time and mix by hand until it becomes dough-like.
The potato makes the powdered sugar get really thin and wet so you have to keep mixing and adding powdered sugar until you get a dough.
Lay out some wax paper and cover it with powdered sugar.
Take your dough and lay it on the wax paper and roll it out thin. You may need to add some more powdered sugar if it’s too wet while you are rolling it out.
Then smooth a thin layer of peanut butter over it, and then roll the dough up like a log.
Of course, Mom’s looks better!
Place it in the freezer or fridge until set well and then slice it and keep it cold until served.
That’s it! Fast and easy!
Yield: 18
Peanut Butter Candy
My Mom made this candy on special occasions. It's super simple and only has 3 ingredients! Click through now to see the recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour10 minutes
Ingredients
Peanut Butter – Smooth or Crunchy – Crunchy tends to make it less sweet (in this case that’s a good thing!)
1 lb Box or Bag White Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Leftover Mashed Potatoes or make new (I know it sounds odd – just hang in there)
Instructions
Make a mashed potato (or use leftover - no gravy) You only need about a tablespoon.
Place in mixing bowl add powdered sugar a bit at a time and mix by hand until it becomes dough-like (The potato makes the powdered sugar get really thin and wet so you have to keep mixing and adding powdered sugar until you get a dough)
Lay out wax paper and cover with powdered sugar
Place dough on wax paper
Roll out thin adding more powdered sugar if need to keep it a dough-like consistency
Smooth thin layer of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) over your dough
Roll dough into a log
Place in freezer or fridge until set
Slice and enjoy!
Notes
As you can see by the instructions, this is very sweet. The peanut butter helps cut the sweet. It is definitely a family favorite recipe handed down for years.
I was just posting my new Tuesday’s Tasty Tidbits and realized that I had not even checked out the recipes from the last one. I wish I had so I could have added this to my candy/cookie tray I needed for the holidays. It looks so yummy!
OMG the next time I see you, I think someone should bring these so I can try them lol! They look delicious. Pinterest is so much fun because I am exploring your site in a whole new way lol!
My mother showed my brother and I how to make these when we were kids. That was over 40 years ago. For a demonstration assignment in Jr high, I chose to show the class how to make these. I have shown my children, and plan to make them with my grandchildren soon.
monika says
My grandma made this all the time, I am so excited to see this recipe!!
Monika
Dian says
@monika: Yay! I’m glad it brings back memories for you!
Thanks!
Dian
Susan says
I was just posting my new Tuesday’s Tasty Tidbits and realized that I had not even checked out the recipes from the last one. I wish I had so I could have added this to my candy/cookie tray I needed for the holidays. It looks so yummy!
Dian says
@Susan: Thanks! It’s waaaay sweet!
Dian
Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms says
I love to make this!
Dian says
@Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms: My kids love it!
Thanks!
Dian
Tamona Valentine says
OMG the next time I see you, I think someone should bring these so I can try them lol! They look delicious. Pinterest is so much fun because I am exploring your site in a whole new way lol!
Dian says
Tamona Valentine » LOL! My mom always made these and now my kids do they are super easy and Waaay sweet!
Dian
Tamona Valentine says
They look down right tasty!
Dian says
Tamona Valentine » Thanks!
mickey Copher says
Can remember my grandmothers make this
Leonna says
my mom calls it potato candyy and its delicious
Dian says
Leonna,
I think my Mom called it Peanut Butter Candy so it didn’t turn the kids off! lol
Dian
Sylvain Beaudoin says
My mother showed my brother and I how to make these when we were kids. That was over 40 years ago. For a demonstration assignment in Jr high, I chose to show the class how to make these. I have shown my children, and plan to make them with my grandchildren soon.
Dian says
Sylvain,
Yep! I taught my Daughter-in-law last year. It’s definitely a recipe to pass down!
Thanks for sharing!
Dian