Irish Potato Candy

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    30 candies

  • Calories

    136 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Irish Potato Candy

Irish potato candy is a sweet & creamy treat rolled in cinnamon is our favorite dessert for St. Patrick's Day!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups coconut flakes
  • 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. Using a mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract.
  2. Add powdered sugar slowly to the bowl and continue to beat until combined into a thick dough.
  3. Using a wooden spoon, mix in the coconut.
  4. Scoop a small amount of dough and roll it into a ball around the size of a marble.
  5. Place the cinnamon into a small bowl and roll the ball to coat.
  6. Chill the candies at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • While these are called potato candy, they do not contain potatoes and they are not Irish. Their name comes from the way they look like potatoes.
  • These are sweet, they're candy so they are intended to be sweet. If you'd like to cut down on the sweetness, use unsweetened coconut.
  • If the dough is really soft, refrigerate it for a little bit before rolling.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more coconut.
  • We shape them into little balls but you can shape them a little bit more oval to resemble a potato if you'd like.
  • Keep these in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1candy Calories 136 (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1candy
Calories 136 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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