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Irish Potato Candy

Irresistible Irish Potato Candy: A Sweet No-Bake Delight

Delightful dessert that looks just like tiny potatoes! Irish Potato Candy combines creamy goodness with coconut, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 candies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2 cups Shredded Coconut unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • rubber spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Beat for an additional minute until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually sift in 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing slowly on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in 2 cups of shredded coconut with a rubber spatula.
  5. Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for about 1 hour to firm the mixture.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls.
  7. Whisk together 1/4 cup of light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then roll each ball in this mixture.
  8. Place the candies on a platter or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for optimal blending. Chill time is essential for shaping.

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