Description
Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy is a nostalgic no-bake treat made with a unique sugar dough of mashed potatoes and powdered sugar, rolled up with creamy peanut butter and sliced into swirled pinwheels. This old-fashioned candy is perfect for holidays, gifting, or a sweet bite-sized dessert, and it’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
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½ cup mashed potatoes (plain, cooled, unseasoned)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5–6 cups powdered sugar (as needed to form stiff dough)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
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Prepare Dough: In a bowl, combine cooled mashed potatoes with vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.
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Roll Out: Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar and roll dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
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Spread Filling: Evenly spread peanut butter over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
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Roll & Chill: Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
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Slice & Serve: Slice into ¼–½ inch rounds and serve chilled or at room temperature
Notes
Use only plain, unseasoned mashed potatoes for best results.If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar.Refrigerating the roll makes slicing easier.Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet option.
