It s kind of a miracle that 3 ingredients can come. His mother made it every christmas for him and his brother. I was born in magoffin county on middle fork. Oh my it would be either potato candy or oreo truffles. This recipe is just like my moms the oreo truffles i had to tweak on my own reply to this comment heather says.

This recipe has been a favorite in my family for generations. Frieda june 21 2020 at 2 14 pm. Take a potato about the size of an egg and bake it i microwave it. You may add more or less depending on your tastes. This old school candy reminds us of divinity and other traditional homemade southern sweets but gets a little more creative.

3 of 5 potato candy from ohio. When adding the confectioners sugar and peanut butter be aware that the amounts are approximate. Review this recipe add photo. My family loves making this potato candy around the holidays especially for christmas and easter. The potatoes in this recipe provide starch and don t add flavor.

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I love making homemade chocolates for my family friends. The traditional way to make this potato candy is to spread peanut butter in the center but it s 2016 and we live on the edge so if you have a particular affection for cookie butter or something similar use that. Jeremiah back to recipe. Potato candy actually originated in the south during the great depression. Potato candy from ohio rate this recipe your rating rate this a 1.

Raechael 4 of 5 potato candy from ohio. Peel it and mash it in a bowl. This no bake potato candy is absolutely addictive and makes the perfect party treat or neighbor gift. My favorite recipe this time of year is definitely the candy ones. Couldn t eat it rate.

And yes it really does have potato in it. Old fashioned potato candy is not only a delicious holiday candy to eat it s super fun and easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. What s not to love. Begin adding powdered sugar until it forms into a ball that can be rolled out on waxed paper. Where the amish came upon that recipe i have no idea.

You won t even know there are potatoes in it. Making this tasty treat was a great way to create a delicious confection out of the little ingredients that were available during those trying times. I love potato candy. You will only taste a sweet confection. December 7 2010 at 12 37 pm.

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A potato powdered sugar and peanut butter are all you need. I don t think potato candy is an amish recipe but it was a southern recipe that was made as a special treat at christmas time. Don t be alarmed by the potatoes they re a critical ingredient that you d never guess is hidden in this sweet old fashioned candy. I make potato candy every year for my husband. A potato powdered sugar and peanut butter are all you need.

I make potato candy every year for my husband. You won t even know there are potatoes in it. And yes it really does have potato in it. Raechael 4 of 5 potato candy from ohio. I love making homemade chocolates for my family friends.

Don t be alarmed by the potatoes they re a critical ingredient that you d never guess is hidden in this sweet old fashioned candy. 3 of 5 potato candy from ohio. This recipe has been a favorite in my family for generations. It s kind of a miracle that 3 ingredients can come.