Comments on: Potato Candy

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:07:51 +0000

Very good

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:17:26 +0000

I have a suggestion for hopefully saving watery dough. I haven’t actually tried this, so take it for what it’s worth. The starch in the potatoes is your primary binder, not the powdered sugar. Adding more potatoes could be a solution or perhaps cornstarch?

I would also highly recommend using a potato ricer for this recipe. Potato ricers (a hand cranked food mill or a fine mesh food sieve) give you a velvety smooth mashed potato without over-whipped potatoes that become a gluey mess. Over mixing/ whipping (using a mixer) is how mashed potatoes can become a gluey mess and it destroys the starch bonds, which could also contribute to a watery dough.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:24:55 +0000

P.S. Do NOT use instant mashed potatoes! They hold too much moisture.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:42 +0000

I was surprised to see this recipe, as I’ve never met anyone who was familiar with this candy! My mother used to make this for us when we were small, back in the 50s, and it’s a favorite! I made it for my kids & their friends, and still do, even though they’re grown. However, my recipe is just 3 ingredients:
Cooled, lump-free mashed potatoes mixed gradually BY HAND with powdered sugar, adding a little at a time to keep it smooth, scraping the bowl to get a good, smooth mix. The mixture must get as stiff as possible (essentially a big ball), so it’s a bit of a workout; if it’s too sticky, it won’t work. That could be the moisture problem you mentioned, OR, the moisture comes from refrigerating it before rolling. l go directly to rolling once the mix is ready. Roll out a piece of wax paper. Place the ‘dough’ in the middle of the paper, cover with another piece the same size, and roll it out – no addt’l sugar needed. Gently remove the top piece of paper, spread the PB. Lift one edge of the wax paper, use a table knife to peel off the edge of the dough and gently roll it up. Then just wrap it in the wax paper it’s on. Refridgerate and slice (although, if you need a quick bite, it can be sliced immediately; it will just be a tad soft and gooey, but still very tasty!) I didnt give measurements because I just start with a big spoonful of potatoes (or more if I want a few rolls) and keep adding the pwdred sugar until I get the right consistency to roll, spreading as much PB as I like. To each their own!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:17:14 +0000

In reply to Brett. Hi Brett! I haven't personally done it with instant potatoes. Other commenters have said they make potato candy with them, but I just don't know for sure how it will turn out.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:31:46 +0000

I would using instant potatoes change the end results?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:48:22 +0000

In reply to bri. Sure thing! I would recommend it. :)

By: bri

bri — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:58:41 +0000

can i keep it in the fridge after its made?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:18:43 +0000

In reply to Piper. Hi Piper! I think that could work. It's really going to be a personal preference. :)

By: SS

SS — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:21:51 +0000

I fondly remember this candy from my childhood. My grandmother who was from Tennessee made these. I will be making this soon. Thank you!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:10:34 +0000

In reply to Jessica. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Jessica! I'm so glad this recipe brought back some good memories.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:10:27 +0000

In reply to Meg. Eww! What a disgusting comment! I'm not even sure why you're here, other than to attempt to get someone to join you in your misery. The woman who's page YOU clicked on for a FREE recipe was simply running HER page how SHE CHOOSES to with an option for YOU to CLICK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE if YOU choose not to view her backstory of how she even accumulated said recipe. Sam, this is the first time I've been here and I think your page is lovely, and I for one, truly appreciated the backstory because mine is quite similar but it was my mom who made it and unfortunately I lost her this past September so reading your story took me back to a nice memory and for that I thank you ma'am. How's that for a sappy life story there Meg?! Guess what tho? I'm still not a miserable human being, thank God! Oh and can someone please maybe help poor Meg here get some vitamin "D" in her life?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:53:20 +0000

In reply to Ally. Try cookie butter!!! I promise you won't regret it!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:25:54 +0000

In reply to Shannon Terrell-Mills. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Shannon! I'm so glad it has brought you so much joy over the years. Merry Christmas! :)

By: Shannon Terrell-Mills

Shannon Terrell-Mills — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:26:33 +0000

Hello! I have had potato candy my whole life & Im 50. My mom made it every Christmas, and everyone has always loved it. Your recipe is the exact recipe my mom had written down in her recipe book. So, I know it’s delicious. I’ve been making it for my family every since my mom passed in 2018.
Everyone, pleasa give this recipe a try… I promise you will make it every Christmas from now on. And… write the recipe down. Because your kids are going to love it, and will make it once you are gone. Merry Christmas, and thank you for sharing your recipe.

By: Piper

Piper — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:10:41 +0000

Hi! I see that you mentioned using cinnamon as an alternative. Do you think making a cinnamon roll filling or making something similar to cinnamon brown sugar pop tarts filling would be good for this? Or would it be too much sugar?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:10:35 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Hi Jenny! It's going to depend on your particular microwave. You will want it to be soft enough to mash it smooth. :)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:29:53 +0000

In reply to Sam. About how long do you cook the potatoes in the microwave?

By: PD researcher

PD researcher — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:26:43 +0000

In reply to Meg. It seems to me that there is a strong element of psychological projection going on here (look it up if you are unfamiliar with the concept). My diagnosis (for Meg, not Sam) would be a likely narcissistic personality disorder. Keep your head up, Sam, you're doing a great job!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:01:51 +0000

In reply to JanineKaye. Hi JanineKaye! Thank you so much for trying my recipe, and for letting me know how it turned out, I really appreciate it! :) I hope you find more recipes on my site that you enjoy just as much!!

By: JanineKaye

JanineKaye — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:57:53 +0000

Thank you! I have tried to make this candy before from a different recipe and it was a disaster….made this today and it’s wonderful!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:21:00 +0000

This is a great recipe!!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:15:29 +0000

In reply to malissa gorashko. Hi Malissa! You can freeze potato candy for several months. :)

By: malissa gorashko

malissa gorashko — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:26:25 +0000

Can you freeze the candy and if so how long?

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:30:43 +0000

In reply to Meg. wow! What's your problem? Someone's nice enough to share this recipe and you complain. I believe the option was avble. to skip to recipe. I enjoyed the background info, brought back old memories. Chill!