Yes, I agree that dessert treats made using mashed potatoes are a bit weird, but it’s an old fashion recipe from Quebec where I grew up that’s really popular, especially around the holidays.

It’s a great way to use those leftover mashed potatoes too…as long as they weren’t made using pepper!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds plus 3 Tbsp. confectionary sugar
• ½ cup leftover mashed potatoes (not made using pepper)
• 1 ½ Tbsp. softened butter
• 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• 16-ounce jar of creamy peanut butter, warmed in the microwave for about 15 seconds

Directions:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the 2 pounds of confectionary sugar, the potatoes, the butter and the vanilla. Mix until the mixture forms a ball. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Place a large piece of wax paper on a work surface. Sprinkle the additional confectionary sugar over the paper. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the warmed peanut butter over the dough and roll up jelly roll-style into a tight log, peanut butter in and dough out. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and cut into ½ inch thick slices.

Makes 24 treats.