Quick Potato Fudge Candy

This recipe sounded too odd to pass up! While spending Easter Sunday at my in laws I was not surprised to find a whole book on Chocolate. (My mother in law is a recovering chocoloholic) While gazing through Oh, Fudge! by Lee Edwards Benning I found a recipe for Quick Potato Candy Fudge.
The ingredients for this recipe were not the only surprising part, this recipe has a history that dates back to frontier times. It was first recorded in the 1907 edition of Woman's favorite Cookbook.

Like gravy, this recipe did not have seem to have a formal recipe. You simply combined your leftover pototoes with what you had on hand. Potato fudge seems to be rediscovered during times where sugar, butter and chocolate are scarce.

I have to admit, I have not tried this yet...but I will let you know how it is when I do!

QuickPeanut Butter Potato Candy Fudge
2 servings instant mashed potatoes (equal to 1/2 cup leftover mash potato or 1 large baked potato)

1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 1/4 cups (1 lb) confectioners' sugar
optional: 1/2 cup salted peanuts

Beat in salt and peanut butter to potatoes until well incorporated using wisk or portable mixer. Add confectioners sugar 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is thick and forms ribbons in the bowl. Pat into buttered 5 x 9 inch pan, garnish with salted peanuts. Chill before cutting.

Fudge mellows with age, it tastes more peanutty the second day.

Alternative Recipes:
Chocolate Candy Fudge- Instead of peanut butter add 3 squares of melted unsweetened chocolate

Mocha Potato Candy Fudge- Make instant potatoes iwth strong black coffee. Instead of peanut butter add chocolate chips.

Serve all three up in an adorable garnish dish that can be used any season!