This Irish potato candy recipe makes cute candies that look just like little potatoes! This recipe does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.
Prep Time::20 mins
Additional Time::10 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::60
Yield::5 dozen
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.