Old Fashioned Potato Candy

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Old Fashioned Potato Candy is a nostalgic treat combining mashed potato, powdered sugar, and peanut butter for a sweet, creamy, and crunchy snack suitable for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 boiled potato
  • 2 boxes powdered sugar
  • 1 jar crunchy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Peel the skin off the boiled potato and mash it flat on the counter.
  2. Add enough powdered sugar to the mashed potato to form a large flat patty.
  3. Roll out the patty with a rolling pin like pie dough.
  4. Spread crunchy peanut butter over the rolled-out patty.
  5. Roll up the patty like a jelly roll.
  6. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and let cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

219 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 5.2g 7% DV
Carbs 41.9g 15% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.5mg
Potassium 436.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 6.4mg 7% DV
Calcium 5.5mg
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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