Pioneer Potato Candy Recipes

PIONEER POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla and the coconut. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken.
• When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added.
• After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.

OLD AMISH POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, butter, cocoa, and vanilla.
• Gradually blend in sugar, then coconut.
• Knead until completely mixed.
• Shape into one-inch balls and press a pecan into the center of each.
• Wrap in foil and store in airtight container.

POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Place potato in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl., Using a stand mixer, beat potato until smooth. Leave only 1/2 cup in bowl (save remaining for another use). Beat in 4 cups sugar until smooth. Gradually add enough remaining sugar until dough forms a ball., Divide dough in half. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll half of dough into a 10x7-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup peanut butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jell-roll style, starting with a long end. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Repeat with remaining dough and peanut butter. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Store in the refrigerator.