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Irish Potato Candy Recipe

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

An Irish potato candy recipe, shared by Liz on our forum.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon mashed potatoes
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) smooth peanut butter

Preparation:

Grease a 10x15x1-inch jelly roll pan; line with waxed paper and lightly butter the waxed paper. Placed mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl. powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add more or less, just until very thick but spreadable. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Chill for 20 minutes; spread peanut butter over potato layer. Roll as for a jelly roll.

Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Store in tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

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