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Old-Fashioned Potato Candy (It Tastes Like a Reese’s!)

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Old-Fashioned Potato Candy is a nostalgic, no-bake treat made with mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Rolled into delicate pinwheels, this sweet candy tastes surprisingly similar to a white chocolate peanut butter cup and is perfect for holidays, gifting, or enjoying anytime.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 72 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for kneading and dusting
  • 1/3 cup plain mashed potatoes, completely cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  2. Turn dough onto a lightly powdered surface and knead gently, adding powdered sugar as needed, until smooth and pliable.
  3. Divide dough into three equal portions.
  4. Roll one portion into a 5×8-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter evenly, leaving a small border.
  6. Roll tightly from the long side into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Repeat with remaining portions.
  8. Once chilled, slice rolls into 1/4-inch pinwheels and serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use plain mashed potatoes with no butter, cream, or seasoning.
  • Ensure rolls are well chilled before slicing for clean pinwheels.
  • Adjust powdered sugar to achieve a pliable dough if sticky.
  • Store in layers separated by parchment paper in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Freeze whole or sliced rolls up to 2 months; thaw in refrigerator before serving.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 85 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg