This Irish potato candy recipe makes cute candies that look just like little potatoes! This fun recipe does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: Not available
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 60
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Steps
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut.
- Roll mixture into balls or potato shapes; roll balls in cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set, at least 10 minutes. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for a darker color.