Irish Potato Candy
It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without this irresistible Irish Potato Candy! These cinnamon coated, coconut cream candies are bite-sized and made to look just like little potatoes. This no bake candy recipe has a few unique tweaks to make it even better than the original.
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Calories: 4183kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened* (½ stick)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (½ package)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups confectioners sugar (1 lb)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt*
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut flakes (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and salt, then slowly add in the confectioners sugar while beating until it’s all incorporated and totally smooth.
- Add the coconut a little bit at a time and mix until it's totally combined.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes so that it’s easier to handle.
- Scoop out scant tablespoons, then use your hands to form them into balls or oblong potato shapes, then roll in cinnamon to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- *If using salted butter, reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon.
- *Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 4183kcal | Carbohydrates: 500g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 250g | Saturated Fat: 198g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 2793mg | Potassium: 1638mg | Fiber: 50g | Sugar: 435g | Vitamin A: 2988IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 10mg