Irish Potato Candy Recipe
Classic Irish Potato Candy is a sweet Irish treat made with sugar, cream cheese, coconut and butter. Rolled in cinnamon, they're a great addition to your St. Patrick's Day party.
Servings: 12
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 hand mixer
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Slowly add the confectioners sugar, one cup at a time, and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Add the coconut and mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls or oval shapes (to look like a potato.
- Roll the balls in cinnamon and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes.
Notes
You may not need all the sugar so once the mixture becomes the consistency of cookie dough.
If your dough becomes too thick, add milk or heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time. If your dough is too stick, add more confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg