IRISH PEANUT BUTTER POTATO CANDY

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This is an old-fashioned recipe passed down from my grandmother. When she told me the recipe, my mouth dropped. You mean you actually put a potato in this candy? Yes, you actually use a potato. The candy is very rich but it tastes so good.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 (32 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
ΒΌ cup creamy peanut butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place potato into a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook potato until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Transfer potato to a large bowl and mash with a fork until smooth.
  • Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into mashed potato a little at a time until the mixture forms a stiff dough. The dough will be runny until all the powdered sugar is used.
  • Place a large square of waxed paper onto a work surface. Roll or press dough into a 12-inch square rectangle on the waxed paper.
  • Spread peanut butter over top of dough, covering it entirely.
  • Pick up one edge of waxed paper and start rolling the dough to make a 12-inch-long log. Wrap log tightly with waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Unwrap log and slice candy into cross-sectional pieces about 3/4-inch thick to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 21.2 mg, Sugar 59.7 g

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