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Irish Potato Candy
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened* (½ stick)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (½ package)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ 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
Notes
- *If using salted butter, reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon.
- *Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.