Description
Irish Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat that combines cream cheese, coconut, and a hint of cinnamon for a sweet and creamy bite-sized dessert. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Candy:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Coating:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and gradually beat in powdered sugar until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Incorporate Coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Shape the Candies: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- Coat with Cinnamon: Roll each ball in ground cinnamon until fully coated.
- Chill and Serve: Place the candies on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Despite the name, these candies contain no actual potatoes.
- For a lighter cinnamon coating, mix cinnamon with a bit of cocoa powder.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
