Irish Potato Candy
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Irish Potato Candy
Description
Irish Potato Candy is a no-bake sweet crafted from softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, creamed together until smooth. Vanilla extract adds aroma, while powdered sugar sweetens and thickens the mixture. Shredded coconut folded in contributes texture and flavor, reminiscent of the fibrous appearance of potatoes, which the candy mimics in shape and coating.
Once combined, the dough is chilled to firm up, then rolled into tablespoon-sized balls. These are coated in a blend of ground cinnamon and light brown sugar, which adds sweetness and a warm spicy note, and also gives the exterior a distinctive color and texture resembling potatoes.
These candies are typically served as bite-sized sweets, offering a cool, creamy interior balanced by the sugary-spiced crust. They require no baking and rely on chilling and careful rolling for final form, making them accessible and convenient confections.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups coconut shredded
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until combined and smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the shredded coconut.
- Cover with foil and place into the fridge for 1 hour.
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out some of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Set onto the cookie sheet, repeat step until all of the mixture is rolled into a ball.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Coat each dough ball in the brown sugar mixture.
- Place onto a serving tray and continue the step until all balls have been coated
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 40 | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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