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Irish Potato Candy Recipe
It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without this irresistible Irish potato candy! These cinnamon coated, coconut cream candies are bite-sized and made to look just like little potatoes. This no bake candy recipe has a few unique tweaks to make it even better than the original.
👥 40 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
cream cheese ((½ package) softened)4 oz
2
Add the vanilla and salt, then slowly add in the confectioners sugar while beating until it’s all incorporated and totally smooth.
3
Add the coconut a little bit at a time and mix until it's totally combined.
4
Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes so that it’s easier to handle.
5
Scoop out scant tablespoons, then use your hands to form them into balls or oblong potato shapes, then roll in cinnamon to coat.
ground cinnamon (plus more as needed)2 tablespoons
6
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
105 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
70 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
0.05 g
cholesterol Content
6 mg
carbohydrate Content
12 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
1.1 g
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