very old school potato candy

[@melindaparsons7433]

I was raised by my grandparents, and I spent a lotta time watching my Nanny cooking and baking!..I’d always get a chuckle when she’d do a recipe using potatoes or eggs, because she’d always say, “Can you believe the same hot water that makes your potatoes soft, makes your eggs hard!?!…lol.. I learned so much from her!..And dear Lord I miss her and my Da more and more each day!..Especially around Christmas time!..

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

What a beautiful memory, thank you for sharing it with us ☺️❤️

[@donnarandall3275]

My mom used to make mashed potato candy. She added coconut to the dough, rolled it into balls and dipped into melted chocolate chips. It was delicious.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's sound so good 😊

[@05MaryBeth]

So did mine

[@05MaryBeth]

I've been trying to find this for over 15 years.

[@paulpittsburgh]

THAT SOUNDS AWESOME!

[@marymikehawkins6682]

My mom did it too! Lol it was amazing

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Oh my gosh. My mother passed 1 week ago at 84 and as a little boy this potato candy was around the house a lot. I absolutely loved it. Man what memories.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm sorry for your loss, so very glad it has brought a happy memory for you 😊.

[@jeanninewaken7147]

Sorry for your loss. Perhaps make some potato candy to recall some fond memories.

[@brendahayes1011]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just lost my mama at 84 too, and I know we have a life time of memories until we see them again!! I wish my mama had of made more sweets!! She did make snow ice-cream, and it was so good!! She put sugar,milk, and vanilla flavoring and mixed it together!! It just didn't snow that much in Alabama!!😃

[@carebear8316]

Agreed. This video brought back memories too.

[@pattyannedeveau8527]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@joyousjoy4ever]

I’m 58 now and our Dutch Amish family have never had a Christmas with/out Potato Candy and Pickled Red Beets and Eggs… I remember my Auntie using left-over mashed potatoes…she never made them from a fresh potato…not sure if that matters but man, those things were gr8! Unfortunately family gatherings have dwindled and haven’t had this candy since early 20ish years….i am making some this year! This is the year for ending with FAVORABLE MEMORIES OF YEARS PAST! 😊❤🙏🇺🇸🙏😉☺️❤️

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I've now done both fresh and leftovers, and there's no difference once they're cooled. I've never had pickled beets, but I love pickled eggs. I think potato candy would be a great ending to the year 😊❤️

[@cattastroficka196]

Yes! My mom used to save leftover mashed potatoes for this. We also eat pickled beets and eggs! I made some last week. I’ve never known any other family know about them, so to see your post just tickled me pink! I’m 60. I’m of German (mothers side) and Norwegian (fathers side) descent but we cook along the lines of Amish and Southern it seems. My mother would make all kinds of candy for Christmas. I miss her food.

[@silververnallbells191]

w/o = without :) You can also do it like w/apples (meaning with apples)

[@littleme3597]

@@silververnallbells191 Are you talking about the potato candy? AND HOW?

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I would think you could dice the apples up, or use an apple filling.

[@joankimble686]

One Christmas, I cooked a Russet potato, drained it well, mashed it, and added chopped Maraschino cherries, well drained, and chopped pecans, butter, and powdered sugar, and followed the rest like you just did. Then I made balls and rolled in powdered sugar to finish. Once I tried, instead of Russet potatoes, a yam and followed the recipe that you used but made balls and rolled in powdered sugar. NOTE: when you add cherries, it takes a lot more powdered sugar because they don't drain super well unless you use paper towels to finish drying them. I have also used extra crunchy peanut butter for the peanut butter rounds.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Those sound so good 😊❤️

[@cathyness2156]

CHOPPED DRIED CHERRIES MIGHT WORK BETTER ? GREAT IDEA & TY FOR SHARING ! : } < LOVE, PEACE & PRAYERS.

[@Beatle4]

I've been making these candies for a few years (not as much as your recipe calls for though) but I don't add peanut butter. When the potato and icing sugar are well blended, I add mint extract to the mix, roll out bite size balls and dip in melted chocolate. Family loves them.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

There are a few people that have mentioned that, I'm going to try a few different types for the holidays this year, they all sound great, especially mint and chocolate 😊

[@Dee-be2lq]

So down to earth. I'm subscribing to your channel.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

@@Dee-be2lq thank you, and welcome 😊❤️

[@Arcella1981]

OH! that is a good idea! I am going to try that! thank you!

[@IamAlonaLee]

Love it with the PB .. my IGA deli sells it … but granny also made it with cinnamon and brown sugar, or any preserve she had on hand as a filling when she rolled it

[@krissmith9104]

I love the story and the step by step is perfect for someone who has never made this before. Including the why we do this and that is perfect. This is a great teaching video for someone who may not be very skilled in the kitchen. Especially with no Home Ec anymore and many families don't do home cooking from scratch or baking from scratch any longer ❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

😊❤

[@gloriavangstad6764]

One potato and ten poem off sugar

[@krissmith9104]

​@@gloriavangstad6764definitely have to have a sweet tooth for it for sure ❤

[@cindycraft374]

I was so happy to see this video! It gave alot of minute information that was so information that is crucial.

[@gic8849]

A normal kitchen, normal guy, doing normal things.. How refreshing

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@connieburns4837]

I grew up eating potato candy! My grandma used to make it, mostly around Christmas time but would occasionally make it throughout the year. It is very rich but oh so good! So many people have never heard of potato candy and they think it sounds gross when you mention it but little do they know how delicious it is. If you use dental floss or thread to slice your candy the pieces will stay round, just like cutting homemade cinnamon rolls.

[@luv2luv720]

Thanks for the tip!

[@fincarosa6767]

My mom added some powdered sugar to the pb too. Helps firms it up as well.

[@peg9897]

My potato candy has always turned out but I follow my mother’s recipe! Potatoes, powdered sugar, peanut butter!

[@MereDonovan-wv9ys]

I feel like I’m sitting in your kitchen with a cup of coffee learning how to make this. Thank you!! I can’t wait to try this

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm so glad you stopped in for that cup of coffee, let me know how it turns out

[@JudyPruitt-w5o]

I have never heard of potato candy until now looks good

[@patriciamontagne1470]

My mother made potato candy, she also added along with vanilla she would add hazel nut. Sometimes if she not have hazel nut, she would add just a touch of mint. Sometimes she would add other flavors such as peppermint, cherry, orange, or pumpkin. Enjoy it.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That all sounds so wonderful 😊❤️

[@ingajohannsdottir1180]

During wwii rationing these were an alternative to marzipan, and usually made from a leftover boiled potato from dinner mashed with powdered sugar added until the consistency is right and often plavoured with peppermint or almond extract

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I didn't know this.Thank you, I love when I learn some of the history of food 😊❤️

[@firequeen2194]

I love having something to do with leftover mashed potatoes besides fritters. Thank you!

[@PamVoiland]

I can remember my mom making mashed potato candy. However, she would use mint flavors, tinted with food colors, roll them into balls, roll in powdered sugar, and then flattened into discs. Sounds a little odd, but these mint discs were delicious. I haven't thought of them in years. Now i think I'll make some.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I think they sound so good, let us know how they turn out 😊❤️

[@karenwatson7876]

My mom did similar

[@colleenquiltstoo]

My mom did mint ones too. Sometimes she would dip in chocolate. It would be just like a Junior mint!

[@kathyshelton9856]

My grandma used to do this every Christmas 😊

[@nancydelarosa5459]

I too was raised on this candy... every Christmas my mom would make it and we would stand in line to get the ends. Pointers I taught myself... I roll it out on parchment paper dusted with confectioner sugar to keep it from sticking... wrap it in the parchment then plastic wrap tightly to form my roll and then put it in the fridge to set up before slicing it. These steps really make a difference in the presentation. Thanks for sharing the memories.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for stopping by 😊, and all the tips are amazing ❤️😊

[@skc174]

Defiantly "old school" My Aunt used to make it when I was a kid and I'm almost 70. Sounds like a strange choice for candy but I remember really loving it.

[@PCTLadyPuterTutor]

My dad used to make peanut butter and coconut Easter eggs using a potato base like this. Then he would dip them in chocolate. So good!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds good and so creative ❤️😊

[@lisapelland4471]

I've seen this recipe before but the way you explain it and show it is the best! Makes me want to try it! Thank you!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for the kind words, and stopping by. Let us know if you do try it, and what you think 😊❤️

[@psychedelicpython]

I live next to Idaho in Washington and I didn’t learn about candy made from potatoes until about 9 years ago when I watched an old video on Idaho. I’m 60 years old now. Idaho makes ice cream and chocolates from potatoes, along with other kinds of candy. I live very close to Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene Idaho, and every since I saw the various deserts made from potatoes I wanted to go there and check them out. I have no excuse not to.😁 After watching this video I’m tempted to make the candy.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Glad you stopped by, I never knew there was ice cream made from potatoes, and just recently learned about the chocolate with potato candy. Let us know if you do make some, and what you think. Hope you had a great Christmas as well ☺️❤️

[@denisecollins4768]

My grandmother use to add peppermint extract to the mash potatos and she made peppermint pattys and the dipped them in chocolate it tasted just like a new york peppermint patty they were so good

[@SylviaDait]

My grandma had mint plants in her garden. Chocolate mint , pepper mint, teas made from mint plant. Sorta like dry basil but mint. All the wonderful treats from mint plant. Icing

[@cindycook8771]

Peppermint patty is great idea. Thanks!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

We grow mint in our back garden, I use it in my tea all the time 😊

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

Oh that sounds good. I love peppermint patties

[@KathyRaasch]

I'm going to have to try and make mint patties

[@kalinarae1243]

OMGOSH 😋 dip those in chocolate almond bark!!!! My mom made mounds bars like that when I was a kid. Potato mashed and powdered sugar and coconut. Form them however you wish and dip them in chocolate almond bark! So yummy! Homemade mounds bars!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's so cool, I will have to try them, we love mounds bars. What a wonderful memory also, thank you for sharing that with us ❤️.

[@christysivley]

The sound of that pressure cooker goin makes my heart so very happy. I literally listened to the peanut butter part three or four times just to hear it(it was actually when you were cutting the first roll up). I haven't heard it since inwas a kid and my mawmaw was always using her pressure cooker🥰thanks for that memory and for the recipe!! I've never had potato candy but thanks to you, my grantaters are gonna have it this weekend!!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm so glad that brought so much joy to you, I find the sound of my pressure cooker relaxing 😄, hope the grantaters enjoy it 😊❤️

[@firequeen2194]

Stop by my house, mine’s going right now with homemade turkey stock from the leftover turkey carcass I was gifted (we had ham this year). Darn thing was a huge carcass, i had to cut in in 1/4ths to fit in IP. I think I’m getting 12 quarts out of it. 😂

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

@@firequeen2194 that's an awesome amount of broth, we didn't get nearly that much this year 😊

[@jrae6608]

Seeing this now, grandma used to make this with dried cherries, apricots or apples, depended on the fruit harvest, would add nuts and coconut at Christmas. Also made at Easter. New sub., will try this

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds so good all the way around, and thank you for subscribing 😊❤️

[@kathymills3476]

So happy that I discovered your site tonight. New member here. Looking forward to see what you have planned for the HOLIDAYS

[@suzanneburns6130]

I haven't made this since my kids were young. I lost the recipe,but now I can make it for my grandchildren. Thank you! ❤😊

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

You are most certainly welcome ❤️

[@alybumpkin]

Love seeing old-school recipes like this. Thanks!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Recipes like this make me feel young again with every piece ☺️

[@larrydoyle8639]

❤so glad I saw you making these potato candies. I haven't had them since I was a kid and I'm 66 God Bless you ... I'm definitely going to try to make some.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Let us know how they turn out, and thank you 🙏❤️

[@brendahayes1011]

Hi,my way is quicker if you would like to try it. Wash unpeeled potato,put in microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully peel the hot skin off. Mash potatoes while there hot, and start adding confectioners sugar until it gets to the texture to roll it out. Add peanut butter Carefully roll it up, and chill it for about 30 minutes are a hour. Take it out and slice it,then it's ready to eat. I don't have to worry about the temperature in my kitchen unless I make homemade fudge. I hope you like it!!😊

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you, I'm actually getting ready to do a bunch up to try all the different ideas people have commented on. This will definitely help. You're the best 😊❤️

[@victree898]

Your idea sounds a tad easier. I was already going to try it. Thanks.

[@brendahayes1011]

@@victree898 Thank you 😊

[@dianesimmons8159]

No butter in yours? The peanut butter is mixed in instead of butter mixed in, then peanut butter spread on top?

[@brendahayes1011]

Your welcome!!

[@carebear8316]

Oh my gosh. This takes me back 20 years to my son's dad's grandma's house in the mountains. Good ol Grandma Lam.

[@noraternier6768]

My mom used to add peppermint extract and food colouring. She made a ball and flattened it with a fork. They were so good. I made them years ago and my kids liked them too. Now I think I’ll try them for grandkids.

[@judyamonette192]

I’ll try them today❤️

[@nanewby0855]

My great grandmother used to make potato mint candies. They were rolled out and cut out about the size of a quarter. She probably used the center of a donut cutter. The pink ones were flavored spearmint and the green were wintergreen. If anyone has a recipe for them please let me know.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I will see if I can't find one to share, those sound fantastic 😊

[@elmenarepass3105]

My mom did this too the pink was peppermint and green spearmint. Or sometime leave them plain and put some extra butter when you roll them out for butter mints with the mint of your choice.

[@marianneodell7637]

@@mr.smithskitchen3224Yes! That’s what I’m looking for-peppermint that I’ll dip in chocolate. Making for our Ladies Guild Craft Fair for 11/4. Also looking for non-chocolate fudge recipes (someone else is making chocolate)I was thinking of cherry vanilla,maple walnut and caramel…

[@ravendragonsong5842]

From my experience even the humidity in the air will affect the way Candy happens. I'm sixty and been making candy forever ❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤ I enjoy your channel it's like cooking with a friend ❤❤❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you 😊, I'm glad you stopped by ❤️

[@krissmith9104]

It sure will. I remember my dad wanting peanut butter fudge when I was young and my mom telling him it was too humid, it would never set.

[@Raven-ep6pq]

I remember making potato candy with my grandmother and mother when I was a kid and lately I was thinking of making some for Christmas. It’s been about 40 years since I made some. Such a simple recipe to make and so delicious to eat.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

What an awesome memory, and your right so easy to make and so good 😊❤️

[@ericmccann21]

We used to make this as a peanut butter Swiss roll for Christmas time OMG they were irresistible

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

So addictive 😊

[@whats3219]

As an Idahoan who grew up surrounded by potato farms and ate all kinds of things made with potatoes, I'm surprised I've never heard of this.

[@patsmall4386]

In Maine we call them Needums if you chill them really good you can dip them in melted chocolate

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I think it's so cool when there is candy, or anything food related that has a different name in different places. I actually just put out a video two days ago, that shows off the different ways I made Needums, and some were dipped in chocolate 😊❤️

[@jwall6006]

I’ve eaten these with almond butter, almond extract, and half way dipped in dark chocolate. I had never had them before that, but I did love them. Oh and they weren’t totally round either.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds so good 😊

[@Wandah-wu9or]

Oh the memories! Thank you for the flash back.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

You are most definitely welcome 😊❤️

[@bonniewashington541]

A woman I knew described how she made them but I didn't write it down. I've spent 23 years looking for the recipe. Thank you.

[@maryf.27]

I'm from Kentucky, and Mom made potato candy as a special treat! Love love love!

[@fishead1967]

I love potatoes in any form im glued to your content....cant wait...

[@alicestallings5089]

I had these growing up in the 50's at Christmas time.

[@tamibell4325]

Oh how I remember potato candy when I was a kid! I haven't had it in probably 40 years! Thank you for sharing this!😊

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Of course, I'm glad it brought you a great memory 😊 ❤️

[@janicerouse842]

First time visit...ya just popped up lol..love your down to earth teaching and someone I'd bake with....

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thanks for stopping in, and the wonderful compliment 😊❤️

[@rusmiling9909]

Oh my word, this is a blast from the past! I remember Momma making these at Christmas and I loved them. I don’t remember vanilla being added and she put a much thinner coat of PB and I wonder if that made them easier to roll up? Thank you so much for this wonderful reminder!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

You are most certainly welcome, I know making the video brought back a ton of childhood memories for me also. My dad made it for the holidays, but I don't remember what he put in it, and it was never written down.

[@jillianelliss]

Hey mate, I found this channel by accident! It’s great to watch a video (for want of an expressive term; “no fancy graphics, no swearing or bleeping out the word, no yelling, outrage, flash or bling”- just wholesome and nice (nice as a complement) video. Your easy going style is so refreshing and we need more of channels like this. I don’t make sweets but am going to subscribe to your channel to help it grow. God Bless.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for the kind words, and all the complements. I'm so glad you stopped by, I do make dinner videos also every week, if you ever want to give them a look at. I hope you have an amazing day 😊❤

[@jillianelliss]

@@mr.smithskitchen3224 cool… I’ll have a look- I did see the clips (pie & crockpot cooking) I really mean it- your channel is a refreshing change. Good luck with its growth 🙂

[@aldonakoppenhaver4087]

Would suggest putting rolled log in frig before slicing. That’s what my Mom would do. I never liked it but my oldest sister does.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Yep, it will help firm it up. Then it will be easier to cut 😊

[@GwennyDove272]

I am seeing this 11 months after you originally posted this. Ive heard of potato candy my wholevlife, never knew what it was. Thanks for this video! I will be making this recipe this season! I am subbing!!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm glad you found it 😊, you're most certainly welcome, let us know how it turns out, and thank you for subscribing ❤️

[@ginalanning5303]

Great to see an oldie but goodie!!! My Auntie used Yams instead of Russets an added crushed peanuts to the peanut better layer. Both are Uber yummy!!! Thank you for sharing!!!❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm going to try it with the yams I bet that is fantastic, thank you for sharing this with us ❤️☺️

[@nancybullock6694]

I had this as a kid also; but we just used left-over mashed potatoes, then enough powdered sugar so you could roll it out then peanut butter, made them at Scout Camp for Campfire nights. ❤

[@delorisrain2278]

I grew up enjoying potato card over the Christmas holidays. Our potato candy was just a mashed potato, confectionery sugar, and peanut. I have made it myself numerous times over the Christmas holiday. Everyone loves it.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

It was our favorite growing up. This video was the first time I have made it as an adult. I forgot how much I liked it 😊❤️

[@peggycushen]

We made it with a small boiled white potato, evap milk, confectioners sugar, a tiny bit of salt, vanilla. Cook potato in water until done. Peel. Use a fork and mash potato onto a large flat platter. Add sifted confectioners sugar, mashing into potato, then a tiny bit of milk. Keep adding both alternately until you get a slightly moist consistency that can be rolled and will hold together in a ball shape. Add about a pinch of salt, abt a capful of vanilla ( cap on vanilla bottle), mix in. Keep a knife handy to pinch off bits to taste as you mix to fine tune the taste. We would divide the mixture into bowls to mix in coloring or can keep it all white. After rolling it into balls, can roll in coconut, or chopped nuts or both, or keep it plain. Store in layers of waxed paper in a tightly sealed container. Keeps for several days in the fridge. Need to let it come to room temp to eat.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds so amazing, I will need to try this way for sure 😊❤️

[@zinnia3684]

That sounds great.

[@pattyannedeveau8527]

Thank you for teaching us how to make potato candy. I've lived in Boise Idaho for several years now and have never heard of this candy. I'll certainly try making this, and I'll be back for more teaching! 🎉

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for stopping by to hang out with me, I love this candy, it's one of my favorites 😊❤️

[@dianeshea4192]

Here's a quicker way of cooking potatoes, if you have a tea kettle, boil water while you're prepping the potato(s), then add to your pot and it'll take half the cooking time. Instead of using a lid, (prevent boil over), place a wooden spoon over the top, works way better.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's a brilliant idea, I wouldn't have ever thought about the tea kettle, and I just became aware of the spoon on top of the pot. Thank you for sharing this with everyone 😊

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

Potatoes cooked from cold water turn out better 👍. Anything grown above ground cook in hot water (CORN!) anything below ground start in cold.

[@charlanpennington3989]

​@@abuelitacaicedo3185thankyou for posting, I've never learned about that

[@barbarapoulter2838]

Thank you. I have never had potato candy and am looking forward to trying ❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I find it very addictive, if it were up to me it would be made all year round ☺️

[@JD-hy2pg]

Excellent 👏 I love the art work on the fridge. You and your family have a blessed day😇 Thank you for sharing.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@taylorshomestead3934]

My granny made this every year & we looked forward to it every Christmas! I have made it too.I microwave my potato.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I did some of my potatoes in the microwave also, I ended up trying all the ways to do them from the comments 😊❤️

[@maggiejomassey3233]

WOW... thank you so very much for making this candy...I actually remember receiving this from our neighbor on Christmas... OUTSTANDING!!!!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for stopping by 😊❤️

[@lifeofjoy4950]

This video popped up on my feed and i had to watch it. Never in my life had i heard of potato candy and I'm 63. Going to the store at the end of the month and i will definitely get some of the ingredients to try this. Loved all the variations in the comment section. 😊

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

It's so good, this year I actually made almost all the variations in the comments and they were all wonderful. Let me know what you think when you make it 😊❤️

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

I made this years ago with an elderly lady I took care of .. great memories thank you

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm so glad to hear that, and thank you for stopping by 😊❤️

[@hume6900]

A friend of mine makes or at least used to a mashed potato snowball. I think it was basically a similar potato recipe, shaped into little balls rolled in melted chocolate and then shredded or grated unsweetened coconut.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds so good 😊

[@hume6900]

@@mr.smithskitchen3224 , they are, unfortunately, I lost my copy of the recipe. I will have to get it again.

[@Annpanz]

Would you call them macaroon bars?

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

@@Annpanz I saw another comment a while back with something similar, and they were called potato macaroons

[@lg9052]

Awesome recipe. Merry Christmas (2023) ☃️🍬🎄

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Glad you like it, thanks for hanging out with me, and Merry Christmas to you also 😊❤️

[@cherylbeach318]

I thought this would be hard to make. Watching you I know I can do it now. I’ve only had one piece when I was much younger and I loved it. Haven’t seen it since that one piece. Will make this and share it and let people know your channel. Thank you!❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you so much, I know you will be very successful with this. Keep us posted with your success 🙂❤️

[@Arcella1981]

I make potato candy quite often, and I have to say never seen someone put butter in it, however it does make me want to try it, makes sense that you would add butter. I usually just use potato and powdered sugar and then the peanut butter ( and of course you can use something else if you would like, I have tried it with Nutella or even half and half like one side Nutella and the other side peanut butter, I have even done one side peanut butter and one side marshmallow fluff ) and when you say yours are egg shaped and not perfectly round I was thinking "they look perfect" because I don't think I have ever seen potato candy that was round xD it has always turned out looking like a giant Abba-Zabba ( the candy bar, not sure if they are even sold still ) but one thing about potato candy is its really hard to REALLY mess them up, like if it is still to watery and you have added a lot of powdered sugar, just take out half of the watery potato mixture out of the bowl and start adding more sugar to that and it does firm up eventually. Also this is something I do, I noticed you started rolling the candy with your dough mat ( I have that same mat :3 ) I was thinking of telling you that you should place down a parchment paper on the mat first then put the candy on that and then roll it out, then when you spread the filling you can use the parchment paper to roll it and for the most part it doesn't stick to the paper, also after you roll it into a "log" I would recommend wrapping it with a sheet of parchment paper then putting it in the fridge for at least a couple hours, then take it out unwrap it and then cut it into the pieces. OH!! also you CAN make this with instant mash too if you wanted to, just mix the potato flakes with could water then proceed with that mash with your candy. Any ways, great video! I really enjoyed it :3

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information, I think the butter in the recipe does add flavor and some stiffness to the candy but I think it's to represent people who butter their mashed potatoes and use the leftovers, but it does add a nice flavor and texture to the candy. My dad used to make it for us when we were kids and I don't remember him ever putting butter in it either, I made a bunch of it this year to try all the different ones that were in the comments. The parchment paper trick is really smart. I hope you, and yours have the best of holidays 😊❤️

[@aracelirivera267]

I'm gonna try these they seem like they are good

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's awesome, let us know what you think, and how they turned out 😊❤️

[@tonidewitt1004]

My grandpa always made this at Christmas time. He always used leftover mashed potatoes. Brings back lots of memories.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's how my dad made his when I was young, and how I make it now. When I made it for the video it brought back so many memories of Christmas as a child 😊❤️

[@beverlymcgue514]

thank you for sharing the potato candy recipe i remember my cousin making fried mash potato cakes they were good.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I love fried mashed potato cakes, we make them with our leftover potatoes all the time 😊❤️

[@jtharp9265]

Good morning, My step mom in Alabama maded these every year at Christmas, and showed me thank goodness the way , We never used butter ,another great tip is in your mess strainer you pour the water out , Put the potatoes back in mess strainer and use a spoon to get the lumps out , instead of using the potato masher , also alot smoother potato , then cool the potato completely, sometimes if she had vanilla she did, but she told me back when she was a child , back then ganilla was extremely expensive like now , add the powdered sugar , and roll out thinner , an a very thin of peanut butter , Just a suggestion. Thank you for the beautiful memories , I need to make these with my 2 granddaughters will Im still able , even in my 50's C did a number on my lungs . Hillbilly kitchen also makes the way I mentioned , she is old school 100 yr old recipes . God bless you & new subscriber Mrs josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏 ✝️ 🌻🌻🌻🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for all the suggestions, I'm so glad it brought back fond memories. I will try these ideas when we make them this year 😊❤️🙏

[@lap1060-d3s]

My Mom used to make this but I never knew how to make it! Thank you! I will definitely make them. Thank you again

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Let us know how it turns out, and you're very welcome .😊❤️

[@janetfolkerts5827]

I used cold leftover from dinner mashed potatoes that obviously had two much moisture still in it to maintain stiffness that allows you to roll it out. Since my leftover potatoes had butter already in it, I did not add butter as in his recipe. I like the idea of adding flavoring and making balls to dip in chocolate. THANKS for sharing. .

[@mindybutcher3577]

Very good easy to follow instructions 😊 thank you

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for stopping by, and hanging out with me 😊❤️

[@lindab2144]

Thanks for sharing your childhood memory. It brought back a fond memory for me too. My Mom made this when I was a child (70+) years ago.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm so glad to hear that ☺️

[@zinnia3684]

I’ve made it before, and I remember really liking it.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

When I made them for the video it was the first time I had them since the early 1980's. I forgot how much I liked it 😊

[@evelynbarnes1446]

my mom would make this when I was a child her mother made them for her 10 children every winter.

[@maryfrancen1765]

Hi I once knew a neighbor when i was little who used to use potatoe chips and make cookies I loved them and wish I had her recipe

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I want to say I've heard of cookies with chips in them, but I don't think I've ever had one, I bet they're good. I like sweet and salty together 😊❤️

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

My goodness, I make at Christmas and additional times during the year. It's a favorite with my family. I use leftover mashed potatoes, powder sugar, and peanut butter. That's it!

[@Ricebread343]

Russet potatoes have a higher starch content. This helps the candies stay together when you make the potato dough

[@stephanygates6491]

In addition to working the dough as cold as possible, cutting rounds is easily done (with such soft material) with thread looped around each section and tightened, cutting from perimeter to center.

[@jaykay46]

Brings back memories of my grandma making potato candy!❤🥰

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I'm so glad to hear that ❤️😊

[@franbarbano4257]

I made these with my Grandma when in my teens. Now I'm going to show my grands and greats how to make them. ❤😂

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's so awesome 😊❤️

[@charleneshields4542]

Realy like.watching your cooking videos. Now that i got out work. I am going to start cooking your food. I love cooking and baking can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you for the kind words, keep me posted on what you make, and how it turns out 😊❤️

[@1stDecomaniac]

Oh my gosh! I have never had these but after seeing this, I have all kinds of ideas brewing in my head to use the potato dough. I am one of those people that sees one person's idea (recipe) and it inspires me to do my own thing. But as you were rolling these, cinnamon kept going through my mind. Now, I am wondering about making a pan of Faux Cinnamon Rolls with it. Lol

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Those sound so fun, and amazing 😊❤️

[@nite-eagle1]

I make this very often. I had never used butter before. I look forward to trying it this way. Also some of the ideas in the comments. Yum. Glad to have found your channel.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Glad you stopped by 🙂, I made several of the ones in the comments and they were all great 😃

[@amandamarie3583]

I remember trying these in my early childhood and still remember how good they were. I don't even remember where I tried them I just remember the peanut butter pinwheels lol

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's an awesome memory to have, I know I was so happy when I made these. Although I ate way too many then, and this year 😊❤️

[@teresaduvall6269]

Wow. Never heard of this. Everyone is bringing cookies for a cookie swap this Christmas. I'll try this one. Thank you.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

They won't be disappointed 😊, let us all know how it goes 😊❤️

[@DebbieZagarit]

I first came across potatoe candy about six years ago at a cooking group. We made it plain. Peanut butter sounds fun to mix with it. X

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

It's the only way I've ever had it, but I've learned so many different ways reading the comments I want to try them all 😊❤️

[@DebbieZagarit]

@@mr.smithskitchen3224 can’t wait to see more. I’m in Scotland. They aren’t that adventurous here lol xxx

[@carolynkerr8811]

We make and buy this here in Scotland,its called MACAROON, potatoe Icing sugar Melted chocolate Coconut We make it into bars Very famous by LEES of Scotland

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That is so cool. I love learning something new. Although I've learned that here people will do variations with coconut and chocolate, you only find it here during the holidays, and only if you make it yourself. Thank you for sharing ☺️❤️

[@genaj67]

When I started dating my now husband 16 years ago, we made it our first Christmas together. His grandmother always made it when he was little. Her mother made it during the depression as a special treat for Christmas.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That is a beautiful memory 😊❤️

[@CosmicKellzTV]

I’m so glad this popped up in my feed. This looks fun to make and eat. Nothing I’ve ever heard of before but it would be a lot of fun to make with my family. ❤

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

It is a lot of fun, and would be a blast to make with kids, and is such a tasty treat. So glad you stopped by to hang out with me, thank you 😊💗

[@keelaeldridge8487]

My family made this very often when I was growing up usually in the fall or Christmas. Love it! Another candy we would make is vinegar candy! It was a hard candy made with vinegar and sugar only that I remember, we would pull it like taffy! And twist it! It was fabulous! I don’t remember the exact recipe!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That sounds so good though, That's one I've never heard of before. I may have to try and look into that 😊❤️

[@wendyt4412]

Thank you! What an easy recipe, and different!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

You're most certainly welcome, it's as addictive as it is easy to make, and so many ways to make it 😊❤️

[@charlottebowman695]

You can also just use corn starch and water that cuts back on mold growth and you can. Store this candy for months

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

That's awesome to know, thank you for sharing that 😊

[@devenleigh2200]

This was very helpful. I made some potato candy a few days ago and they didn't turn out quite right. Now that you mentioned the heat in your kitchen from canning, my issue was likely the heat coming from my dishwasher because it the only wide enough space I have and I wanted to finish the candy before my husband had to leave for work. So, when I make again this weekend I'm definitely going to make sure that has not been running.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Let us know how it turns out 😊❤️

[@suecowley2599]

Wow! I just love watching these old-fashioned recipes. Love and Blessings from the UK

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

I truly love making them, I've found so many from all over the world. I'm starting to dive into old-fashioned pies now. Thank you for the comment, and watching 😊❤️

[@janeteaton8889]

First time ..our favorite at our house thanks for sharing the grand memory of Familyness!!!

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thank you so much for stopping in 😊❤️

[@KcPenguins]

I have never heard of this potato candy, though I'm going to try it. Thank you for sharing.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Of course, and thank you for stopping by. Let us know how they turn out for you 😊

[@kristismart4065]

Hey! This is the long lost recipe my grandmother use to make. We called them peanut butter pinwheels. I really dislike the taste of peanut butter except for this candy because you know.. Grandmas! Thank you so much for posting this. I will be making these again.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Thanks for stopping by, let us know how they turn out 😊❤️

[@krissmith9104]

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[@shelleysmith4017]

Just found your channel, and have to say, from one Mrs Smith to another, thank you, very well said! It is the Thumper’s Mama rule, “if you can’t say nuffin’ nice, don’t say nuffin’ at all”. ❤️

[@krissmith9104]

@@shelleysmith4017 Absolutely, it's shameful to even have to tell other adults that as well. So glad you found our channel glad to have you here 😊.

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

❤️❤️❤️

[@joeslaughter-rw3nx]

I don't think I have ever had this before. Thanks for this video . I do plan to try this

[@mr.smithskitchen3224]

Let us know what you think 😊