Sweet Potato Candy

Step 1

Peel, dice and boil sweet potatoes until cooked. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine sweet potato and 2 cups of the powdered sugar until blended. Mixture will be very loose, which is normal. Stir in the vanilla.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until mixture forms a firm dough.

Step 4

Transfer the dough onto wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar. Top with more powdered sugar and another sheet of wax paper. Use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangular shape, about 1/4-inch thick, trimming to form straight edges.

Step 5

Divide into three rectangles

Step 6

Spread an even layer of each filling over the surface of each rectangle.

Step 7

Slowly roll the candy from one long edge to another. Wrap with the wax paper, and cut in half. Chill until firm, about an hour.

Step 8

Slice rolled potato candy into 3/4-inch thick pieces and enjoy!