Can I use sweet potato instead?

Oh honey, trust me - I learned this the hard way. Sweet potatoes are way too moist and will turn your dough into sticky glue. Stick with plain old russets (the drier, the better!) unless you want potato candy pancakes instead of pinwheels. My grandma would've called that a "waste of good sugar"!

Why is my dough so sticky?

More sugar to the rescue! The humidity in your kitchen changes everything. If your fingers keep sticking when you try to roll, just sprinkle on a bit more powdered sugar (a tablespoon at a time) until the dough feels like smooth playdough. And whatever you do - don't add water! That's the kiss of death for potato candy.

Can I skip the peanut butter?

Well...you can , but why would you want to? The peanut butter is what makes this candy special! That salty-sweet swirl is everything. If allergies are a concern, try sunbutter or almond butter instead - but never just leave it plain. Unlike some gluten-free meal delivery options, this recipe needs all its stars to shine!

How thin should I roll the dough?

Aim for about 1/4-inch thick - just slightly thicker than a pancake. Any thinner and the peanut butter will ooze out; any thicker and you'll have candy logs instead of pinwheels! Here's my trick: stack two quarters under the edge of your rolling pin as a thickness guide. Simple and surprisingly effective!

3-Ingredient Potato Candy: A Sweet Nostalgic Holiday Treat

Old-Fashioned Potato Candy

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A simple no-bake peanut butter pinwheel candy made with mashed potato and powdered sugar, perfect for Christmas cookie trays.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
Yield: 20 pieces 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 small cooked potato, mashed
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mix mashed potato, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Roll the mixture into a thin rectangle on wax paper.
Spread peanut butter evenly over the dough.
Roll tightly into a log and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Slice into pinwheels and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container to prevent drying.
For best results, keep refrigerated in humid climates.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 120
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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