A KENTUCKY CHRISTMAS CANDY

It’s a little early for Christmas candy, but this particular one is good for any holiday or any occasion. 

Our family always took an annual “Shopping Day in Kentucky” day trip.  We would first go to Lexington for lunch and a visit to Turf Land Mall, then backtrack to Ohio going through some quaint and charming little towns that we had grown to love – Mount Sterling and Winchester

At Christmas time, there seemed to always be bake sales set up in front of the small town stores, and our sister Frankie always made a beeline to see if they had any Potato Candy.  One year, she bought every piece they had and the lady who had made it gave Frankie the recipe!  She made it often, but there was still nothing like those wonderful drives through Kentucky on our annual Christmas Shopping Trip!  What made them particularly special was they were a family event that we did together.  You’re lucky if you have a sister.  I was blessed because I had TWO!

My Sisters, Frankie & Linda

 Potato Candy

 1 medium potato

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 (1 lb) box of powdered sugar

Peanut butter to taste (smooth or crunchy)

In small saucepan cover whole, unpeeled potato with water and boil until tender.

Drain, peel and place in large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer;  add butter and vanilla.

Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing until you have a stiff dough.

Roll out on a powdered-sugared surface. Spread with a layer of peanut butter.

Roll up as for a jelly roll. Chill until firm and then slice into 1/2-inch confections.