Potato Candy Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

Theres an old saying that goes: when the going gets tough, the tough get going. And thats certainly true of southern cooks. Potato candy actually originated in the south during the great depression; making this tasty treat was a great way to create a delicious confection out of the little ingredients that were available during those trying times. This old-school candy reminds us of divinity and other traditional homemade southern sweets, but gets a little more creative. Complete with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, potato candy is the unique southern sweet thats sure to turn heads at your next family reunion, holiday festivity, or birthday celebration. The cold mashed potatoes, as the name suggests, are key in this recipe because they act as a binder, holding the candy's ingredients together. When preparing this nostalgic dessert, we recommend using the jelly-roll method. This method simply uses a piece of parchment paper as a guide to help you roll the confection into tight, beautiful layers.

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Ingredients for Potato Candy Recipe

  • 0.11 cup Peeled, cooked, and mashed russet potato, cold
  • 0.33 tablespoon Milk
  • 0.33 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/25 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 2-2.33 cup Powdered sugar
Nutrition
value
2210
calories per serving
102 g Fat19 g Protein304 g Carbs10 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    102g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Carbs
    304g
  • Fiber
    10g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    304g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Fiber
    10g

Fats

  • Fat
    102g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    103mg
  • Iron
    11mg
  • Vitamin A
    890mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    9mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    171mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    8mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    66mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    343mg
  • Selenium
    41mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Southern Living