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Irish Potato Candy

This Irish Potato Candy is a Philadephia Saint Patrick’s Day candy that resembles small potatoes without actually having potato as an ingredient! If you love cream cheese and coconut, these candies are a must-try!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 25 candies
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Candy
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed

Instructions

Candy
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  1. In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium until creamy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  2. Add in the vanilla and slowly add in the powdered sugar a little at a time. Beat until combined.
  3. Add the coconut and use a spatula to work the coconut into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the candy mixture and roll it into an oval to resemble a potato. Give it some creases or misshape it to look more realistic.
  7. Place on the baking sheet and continue making the potato candy until the mixture is gone.
Coating
  1. In a medium bowl, add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
  2. Roll each potato candy in the brown sugar mixture until coated.
  3. Place onto a serving tray and repeat the steps until all balls have been coated.
  4. Serve immediately. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • For a well coated Irish Potato Candy with more cinnamon flavor, you can up the cinnamon to 1 1/2 tablespoons. Whisk well into the brown sugar and thoroughly coat the outside of the candy. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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