Ingredients:

  • 1 small potato, peeled (about 4 ounces/113 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5ml)
  • 4 cups (480 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk (optional, adjust as needed)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Creamy peanut butter for filling (optional)
  • Ground Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Peel and cube the potato. Cook in boiling, salted water until very tender. Drain well.
  2. Mash the potato thoroughly until completely smooth with no lumps. Mix in the salt. Let cool completely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too dry. Continue mixing until well combined and pliable.
  5. Roll the dough out onto a sheet of parchment paper to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the surface of the dough (optional).
  6. Roll the dough up tightly into a log shape, starting from one edge. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
  7. Refrigerate the candy log for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm. Once firm, slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
  8. Dust with confectioners' sugar or cinnamon (optional) and serve chilled. This is a classic potato candy recipe!