Description
A soft, sweet no-bake candy made from mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, and a swirl of creamy peanut butter. This nostalgic treat is easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for holidays or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed potato (plain, cooled)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (approximate, added gradually)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Peel, boil, and mash one Russet potato until smooth. Let it cool completely.
- Place 1/2 cup of the mashed potato in a large bowl.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, stirring well between additions until a dough forms.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a thin, even layer of peanut butter over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log using the parchment paper to guide you.
- Wrap the log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once firm, slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Store between layers of parchment in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes