Potato Candy

Every year at Christmas my Mom would make potato candy for my father, his father was from Norway and his Mother was of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. So I believe this is from my grandmothers side of the family. Not being sure we faked it and said it was Norwegian? MMMM! No offense but I am not a fan of Norwegian food

My son was doing a report at school on Norway and need to bring in a treat. So with a little help from me he proceeded with caution and prepared his extra credit. He was quite pleasantly surprised at the results. My mom would also would use leftover mash potatoes when she had them. Enjoy!

1 medium boiled potato, chilled
1/2 vanilla extract
1 or 2 boxes confectioners sugar
Jar of creamy peanut butter

Mash the cold potato with a fork on a bowl making sure you do not have any lumps or skin add vanilla extract and start adding powdered sugar. The mixture will be runny, so keep adding sugar till you get a doughy consistency. When dough is firm, roll out into a circle about ¼- to ½-inch thick. Spread with peanut butter,
leaving a ¼-inch edge. Roll up, jelly-roll style, Refrigerate for an hour (easier cutting) and slice into ½-inch slices, allow to air dry for an hour then package and store in the fridge.