Old-Fashioned Mashed Potato Candy
This nostalgic candy combines mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and powdered sugar to create a fun, delicious treat. Perfect for kids and great for gifting!
Equipment
- Electric mixer, Large-size mixing bowl, Saucepot, Waxed paper
Ingrediënten
- 3 cups 227 g dehydrated potato flakes
- 2 cups 470 ml water
- 1 cup 235 ml vanilla or plain soy or other nondairy milk
- 6 pounds 2.7 kg powdered sugar
- 2 cups 512 g creamy no-stir peanut butter
Instructies
- In a large-size mixing bowl, add the potato flakes.
- In a saucepot, bring the water and milk to a boil.
- Remove from heat once boiling.
- Pour the hot liquid over the potato flakes and stir well.
- Let it cool completely.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, using an electric mixer.
- Once the dough thickens, switch to kneading with your hands.
- Add more sugar until the dough is firm and no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough into 10 pieces.
- On a well-sugared surface, roll out one piece at a time.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on each piece, then roll it up.
- Slice each rolled-up piece into 20 equal parts.
- Wrap each piece in waxed paper for an old-fashioned look.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
These make great homemade gifts, especially when packaged in cute bags or small boxes for a vintage, personal touch.
Wine Advice:
A dessert wine, such as a late harvest Riesling or Moscato, pairs well with the sweet and nutty flavors of this candy.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 165 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 4 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 30 g | Salt: 1 g
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