Cinnamon Roll Potato Candy: A Sweet Surprise Awaits!
Cinnamon Roll Potato Candy is a unique and delightful treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the unexpected ingredient of mashed potatoes, creating a sweet surprise that is both delicious and fun to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the mixture into small logs or balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each chilled potato candy into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the coated candies to the parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Make sure the mashed potatoes are completely cooled before mixing.
- For a fun twist, you can add different flavor extracts like almond or maple.
- Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.