Best Grandmas Potato Candy Recipes

GRANDMA SHUFELT'S POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Cook and mash potatoes.
• While still warm, add the powdered sugar.
• Mix well.
• Add the coconut and nuts (I use peanuts).
• Add vanilla.
• Mix well.
• Form into small shapes or balls and leave for a while to cool and set.
• Melt dipping chocolate in a double boiler.
• Using a toothpick, roll each ball into the melted chocolate.
• Store in a cool place.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• 1. In a small sauce pot, cover potato slices with water and cook over medium heat until soft.
• 2. Drain potato and place in mixing bowl.
• 3. Beat until mashed.
• 4. Add 1/2 sugar and mix well.
• 5. Mix in remaining sugar, scraping down sides as needed.
• 6. Line a counter top with a sheet of waxed paper dusted with confectioners sugar.
• 7. Scrape out dough onto waxed paper and dust top with more confectioners sugar.
• 8. Roll out to a thickness of about 1/4 of an inch.
• 9. Spread dough with peanut butter and roll up like you are making a cinnamon roll.
• 10. Once you have rolled into a log, roll log up in your wax paper.
• 11. Place halves in a gallon zipper bag, seal and store in refrigerator till ready to serve.
• 12. When ready to serve, slice into 1/4 inch slices. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Note: There probably won't be any leftovers..... LOL!