Irish Potato Candies
Traditional Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day treat! No-bake cinnamon-coconut potato-shaped candies rolled in cocoa powder. Sweet, spicy, and deceivingly potato-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSugar: 23g
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for coating
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well between additions. Stir in cinnamon for flavor.
- Once the mixture is thick and sticky, fold in the shredded coconut.
- Use your hands to form small, round balls (about 1 inch in diameter) from the mixture. This should make approximately 24 candies.
- Roll each candy in cocoa powder to give it a light coating, making it look like a potato.
- Place the candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Enjoy these sweet, creamy Irish Potato Candies as a delightful treat for your family and friends!
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