Irish Potato Candy is a charming, sweet treat that brings together the rich flavors of coconut, cream cheese, and cinnamon. Shaped like small potatoes and dusted with cocoa powder, these candies are perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration or as a fun, homemade gift for friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup ground cocoa (for dusting)
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Take a small portion of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a ball, shaping it like a small potato. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and cocoa powder. Roll each “potato” in the cinnamon-cocoa mixture to give them the appearance of real potatoes.
- Place the Irish Potato Candies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Once chilled, serve the candies as a sweet treat for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Kcal: 180 kcal per piece | Servings: 16 servings
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