Grandma Clara always called this her “budget-friendly magic recipe” whenever times were hard.
Old-Fashioned Potato Candy Pinwheels
Potato candy is a classic homemade treat that turns a few simple ingredients into soft, sweet pinwheel candies filled with creamy peanut butter. The mashed potato creates a smooth dough texture that blends beautifully with powdered sugar, making these nostalgic candies easy to roll, slice, and enjoy.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cold plain mashed potatoes | 1/4 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 4–5 cups |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
1. Make the candy dough
Place the cold mashed potatoes into a mixing bowl. Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition, until a thick and workable dough forms.
For best results, use plain mashed potatoes with no butter, milk, or seasoning added.
2. Roll out the dough
Dust a clean surface lightly with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12×8 inches and roughly 1/4 inch thick.
If the dough feels sticky, add a little more powdered sugar while rolling.
3. Spread the peanut butter
Slightly warm the peanut butter so it spreads smoothly. Evenly coat the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to help prevent overflow during rolling.
4. Roll into a log
Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log shape, similar to a jelly roll.
5. Chill and slice
Wrap the log tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
