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.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 0.25 cups butter , softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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1
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut.
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2
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
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