Are you a bit skeptical? Well, this recipe really doesn’t contain potatoes! It gets it’s name from the look of the candy. I was a bit skeptical at first, but the fact is these turn out so cute and tasty!
They’re sweet and rich and I definitely could only eat a few of them at a time. But I always go back later for more.
Give the recipe a try. Party guests will thank you so much… Everyone will fall in love with them.
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Irish Potatoes Candy
Ingredients
1/4 cup softened butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (Not whipped or reduced fat!
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add the vanilla and confectioners’ sugar. Beat until the mixture forms a ball. Stir in coconut with a spoon.
Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
Place the cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
If you prefer “dirtier potatoes” roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by Steve P.
Photo by cookiedog