Best Almond Potato Candy Recipes

MAINE POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2x1-in. rectangles. Cover and freeze. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Spread out the almonds in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt together the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, still boiling, for 1 minute, or until the mixture reaches 190 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour over the almonds and let cool completely while the sugar mixture sets. Serve immediately.

GERMAN CHRISTMAS CANDY (MARZIPANKARTOFFELN)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix together the ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, rose water, and bitter almond aroma in the food processor work bowl or by hand until well blended and sticky.
• Add additional liquids, if necessary, a little at a time until the dough clumps together. Remove from​ the food processor.
• Using 1 tablespoon or less of the marzipan, form small potato-like balls. Some people form perfectly smooth, round balls instead of potato shapes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and cinnamon. Roll the balls in the cocoa and cinnamon and set apart on parchment paper to dry. Once completely dry, store in a covered container for longer shelf life.

COCONUT-AND-ALMOND CANDY

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with foil and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. Combine condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
• 3. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time and stir with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
• 4. Add coconut and stir until combined.
• 5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and press it into an even layer. Then press the almonds into the mixture in even rows. Chill candy in refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
• 6. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the candy into small rectangles.
• 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
• 8. Melt and temper the chocolate, or simply melt the coating chocolate.
• 9. Dip the bars into the chocolate, covering completely, and place them on the prepared sheet.
• 10. Refrigerate candy for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set.

CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; add the almonds. Cook and stir the mixture until the liquid evaporates and leaves a syrup-like coating on the almonds. Pour the almonds onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Separate almonds using forks. Allow to cool about 15 minutes.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Place potato in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl., Using a stand mixer, beat potato until smooth. Leave only 1/2 cup in bowl (save remaining for another use). Beat in 4 cups sugar until smooth. Gradually add enough remaining sugar until dough forms a ball., Divide dough in half. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll half of dough into a 10x7-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup peanut butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jell-roll style, starting with a long end. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Repeat with remaining dough and peanut butter. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Store in the refrigerator.

PIONEER POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla and the coconut. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken.
• When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added.
• After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.

COCONUT ALMOND CANDY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour. , With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

POTATO CHIP CANDY

Steps:

• 1.Coat cookie sheet with 1 Tbs. butter.
• 2.In a 2 quart dish, microwave almond bark until melted.
• 3.Mix in chips and stir gently until all chips are coated.
• 4.Add nuts and stir gently.
• 5.Pour onto buttered cookie sheet and spread evenly.
• 6.Refrigerate until firm.
• 7.Cut into pieces and store in a cool dry place.