Irish Potato Candy

This Irish potato candy recipe doesn't contain potatoes; these sweet treats are made with cream cheese and coconut and molded to look like potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup butter, softened
• 2.5 cups flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Roll mixture into balls or potato shapes; roll balls in cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set, at least 10 minutes. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for a darker color.

Step 2

Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut.