Irish Potato Candy Recipe
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.
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick) softened*
- 4 oz cream cheese (½ package) softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3½ 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 you prefer to use salted butter, reduce the added salt to ¼ teaspoon.
- Be sure to take out your butter and cream cheese at least an hour before starting to make sure they're soft.
- It helps to use an electric mixer to fully incorporate the ingredients, but you want to do it by hand you will need the butter and cream cheese are especially soft. Use a sturdy wooden spoon or Danish dough whisk for best results.
- Slowly beat in the powdered sugar one cup at a time so that it incorporates easier and doesn't make a mess.
- Replace the cinnamon with cocoa powder for a unique twist. Try it if you love almond joys or a mounds bar!
- Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
