Irish Potato Candy

Name: Irish Potato Candy
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2.5 cups flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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This Irish potato recipe is for cute candies that look just like little potatoes! This recipe does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Recipe by Saundra

Updated on January 20, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

60

Yield:

5 dozen

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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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59	Calories
2g	Fat
10g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 14mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.