Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy
This recipe for Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy has been passed down in my family for generations! Don't let the secret ingredient fool you. These are a classic favorite candy that I'm sure you're going to love!
Servings: 40 pinwheels
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mashed potatoes about 1 large russet potato
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 6-7 cups powdered sugar plus additional for dusting
- Creamy peanut butter for filling
Instructions
- Peel, dice, and boil the potato until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and then mash well, using a potato ricer for best results. Allow the potatoes to sit at room temperature until completely cooled before making the dough.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the mashed potatoes, butter, vanilla, salt, and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
- Add in remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until you have a total of 6 cups of sugar. If the dough is not moldable in your hands and can't be rolled into a ball, continue to add more powdered sugar until it is firm enough to roll into a ball.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
- Once chilled, divide the dough into two pieces. Wrap one in plastic wrap and place it back in the fridge. Place the other on a clean surface that has been lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Dust the top of the dough with additional powdered sugar and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle that is 1/4 inch thick. Periodically lift the dough to make sure it's not sticking. Dust with more powdered sugar as needed to prevent it from sticking.
- Once the dough has been rolled out, spread the peanut butter evenly across the top of it, leaving a small amount of space peanut butter-free around the perimeter.
- Starting with the longer side of your rectangle, carefully roll it up into a tight log.
- Use a sharp knife to slice into pieces about 1/2" thick. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining dough. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Originally posted November 30, 2018
Updated on October 24, 2024
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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