Mashed Potato Candy

Peel a potato , the size of it determines how much candy you make..i.e. a small one makes a smaller amount than of course a large. Boil the potato in water until it is very done. It should mush easily. In a bowl mash the drained potato add powdered sugar a 1/2 c. at a time and stir it into the potato. It will first turn liquid and then it will gradually get thicker. It takes a lot of powdered sugar for this. With a large potato you can easily use a 2lb bag. . When the mixture is too thick to stir with a fork, pour it on the counter that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar. then knead in more powdered sugar until you have a thick white dough, kind of like play doh.

Roll this out into a large rectangle and spread it with peanut butter. Roll it up and slice it up. No need for refrigeration . Some people like to sprinkle coconut on it too.

Source: Taste of Home

Variation:

Irish Potato Candy
5 dozen

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed mashed potato, without milk and butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, optional

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and potato together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.