Best 9 Almond Potato Candy Recipes

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Almond potato candy is a traditional sweet treat that has been enjoyed for centuries, originating in the Mediterranean region. This delectable confection is renowned for its unique flavor and delightful texture, making it a favorite among candy enthusiasts and a staple dessert at special occasions. With its origins dating back to ancient times, the recipe for almond potato candy has been passed down through generations, preserving the authentic taste and craftsmanship that make it so special. As you embark on your culinary journey to create this timeless candy, let us guide you through the best recipes and techniques to ensure a successful and satisfying outcome, allowing you to savor the delightful flavors and appreciate the artistry behind this treasured treat.

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POTATO CANDY



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The potatoes in this recipe provide starch and don't add flavor. You won't even know there are potatoes in it. You will only taste a sweet confection. When adding the confectioners' sugar and peanut butter, be aware that the amounts are approximate. You may add more or less, depending on your tastes.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons mashed cooked potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon milk
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Mix together potatoes, butter or margarine, and milk. Add enough confectioners' sugar to make a stiff dough.
  • Roll out on a flat surface sprinkled with powdered sugar. Spread on a layer of peanut butter and roll up. Chill and slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 224.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CANDIED ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups skin-on almonds
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spread out the almonds in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt together the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, still boiling, for 1 minute, or until the mixture reaches 190 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour over the almonds and let cool completely while the sugar mixture sets. Serve immediately.

COCONUT ALMOND CANDY



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The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise-no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what's in the sweet, creamy filling! -Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups confectioners' sugar
24 unblanched almonds, toasted
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour. , With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

IRISH POTATO CANDY



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A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter, softened
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

MAINE POTATO CANDY



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Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes daily and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and other dishes. This potato candy recipe captures all of the old-school flavors. -Barbara Allen, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds (40 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2x1-in. rectangles. Cover and freeze. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

IDAHO POTATO CANDY



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Taste will remind you of a Mounds bar. Want to make an Almond Joy? Top each candy with a toasted almond and use Milk Chocolate.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
10 ounces sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 paraffin wax block (also called baking wax)

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add butter to potatoes, then add sugar, coconut, vanilla and salt.
  • Use your clean hands to mix thoroughly.
  • Shape into small balls or ovals.
  • Chill while you prepare chocolate dip.
  • To make dipping chocolate, melt ingredients in a double boiler.
  • Dip each piece into melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden.
  • Stir in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4284.4, Fat 204.4, SaturatedFat 138.4, Cholesterol 245.6, Sodium 1866.3, Carbohydrate 649.4, Fiber 22, Sugar 600.2, Protein 17.9

PIONEER POTATO CANDY



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The main ingredients for this old fashioned candy are mashed potato and confectioners' sugar. Salted peanuts can be substituted for shredded coconut for a different taste. Best to use left over chilled mash potatoes. This candy tastes just like a PeterPaul mound. You can put an Almond on top of each candy ball and it will taste like an Almond Joy.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla and the coconut. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken.
  • When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added.
  • After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 76.5, Protein 5.3

COCONUT-AND-ALMOND CANDY



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The killer combination of coconut, almonds, and milk chocolate makes for a delectable candy bar. One of the most iconic of American candies, the Almond Joy, is famous for its creamy coconut filling topped with almonds and covered in milk chocolate. Its sibling, the Mounds bar, has the same coconut center but no almonds. Although the recipes for these two candies are top secret, it's possible to make wonderfully coconutty chocolate candies in your own home.

Provided by Anita Chu

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Coconut     Almond     Candy Thermometer     Double Boiler     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted
16 ounces milk chocolate or coating chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with foil and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Combine condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
  • 3. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time and stir with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
  • 4. Add coconut and stir until combined.
  • 5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and press it into an even layer. Then press the almonds into the mixture in even rows. Chill candy in refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
  • 6. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the candy into small rectangles.
  • 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  • 8. Melt and temper the chocolate, or simply melt the coating chocolate.
  • 9. Dip the bars into the chocolate, covering completely, and place them on the prepared sheet.
  • 10. Refrigerate candy for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set.

SMOKY SWEET POTATOES WITH EGGS AND ALMONDS



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Slow-roasting sweet potatoes in coconut oil and spices gives them a rich flavor and delicately crisp texture on their exterior while they turn velvety within. Don't be tempted to take them out of the oven early. As Steven D., a reader, wrote in the notes of the recipe upon which this one is based: "The potatoes are soft after a half hour or so, but then the crusts harden in the second half hour, giving them the delicious texture that makes the dish unique." Adding fried eggs, a smoky yogurt sauce and crunchy almonds turns a sweet potato side dish into a satisfying, meatless meal. And if you don't have coconut oil on hand, you can use olive or another cooking oil, though the potatoes won't have the same texture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, vegetables, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
3/4 teaspoon garam masala, Baharat, curry powder or another spice mix
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
3 to 5 thyme sprigs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove, finely grated, passed through a press or minced
Eggs, for frying, as many as you like
1/2 cup chopped Marcona or salted, roasted almonds
Soft herbs, such as parsley, mint or cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, melted coconut oil, salt, spice mix, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper and thyme.
  • Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 1 hour.
  • As the potatoes roast, place yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in garlic, a large pinch or two of smoked paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste.
  • In a large skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat and let it heat up for 20 to 30 seconds. Crack eggs into skillet and season with salt. Cook until the whites have set with crispy edges and the yolks are still runny, about 2 to 3 minutes (or cook the eggs for a few minutes longer for a medium or firm yolk, if you prefer).
  • To serve, spoon sweet potatoes onto individual plates and top with yogurt sauce and almonds. Place eggs on top, and sprinkle with paprika and herbs. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the mixture from scorching.
  • Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the mixture reaches the correct temperature.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the mixture by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If the mixture forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Work quickly when shaping the candy, as it will start to harden as it cools.
  • If the candy is too sticky to handle, dip your hands in cold water.
  • Store the candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  • Enjoy the candy within 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Almond potato candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it is also a fun activity to do with kids. Give this recipe a try, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make this delicious candy.

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