Creamy No-Bake Potato Candy Pinwheels
These creamy no-bake potato candy pinwheels are a nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat made with just five simple ingredients. Soft, sweet, and swirled with peanut butter, they’re perfect for gifting, potlucks, or festive dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small russet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1/2 cup cooked and mashed)
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted peanut butter)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potato. Place in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash until completely smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled mashed potato and vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a thick, pliable dough forms. Add more sugar if sticky, or a teaspoon of water if too dry.
- Lay a large sheet of parchment or wax paper on the counter and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Place dough on prepared paper and roll into a rectangle about 10 x 12 inches, 1/4 inch thick. Patch cracks with fingers and sprinkle with more sugar if needed.
- Spread peanut butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
- Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log using the parchment paper to help. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Wrap the log in parchment and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Slice the chilled log into 1/2 inch thick pinwheels with a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts.
- Arrange pinwheels on a platter or in tins. Chill another 30 minutes if soft before serving.
Notes
If dough is sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes before rolling. Sift powdered sugar for best texture. You can substitute peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free or vegan options. For extra holiday flair, tint dough with food coloring or add cinnamon. Pinwheels keep in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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