IRISH POTATO CANDY 
1/2 c. leftover prepared mashed potatoes
1 tsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.

Add sugar a little at a time to first 3 ingredients. This will be very thin. Keep adding sugar until it gets thick. When stirring becomes difficult, use your hand and knead it like dough, adding more sugar until it loses its stickiness. Divide into 2 portions.

Place 1 portion between 2 layers of waxed paper; sift sugar on paper lightly and dust both sides of the portion. Use rolling pin to flatten. Peel top paper back. Spread thinly with peanut butter and roll up like a jelly roll. Let set for 1/2 hour.

Slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Very rich so make them small. Keeps well for several weeks. Food color can be used to make candy more colorful.

 

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