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Irish Potato Candy
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Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potato Candy is a yummy dessert that contrary to popular belief, has no actual potatoes in the recipe. This no-bake recipe is sweet and cute!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 106
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup light brown sugar

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie sheet
  • Tablespoon or small scoop
  • Foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until combined and smooth.
  2. Beat in the vanilla until combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until combined.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the shredded coconut.
  5. Cover with foil and place into the fridge for 1 hour.
  6. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Using a tablespoon, scoop out some of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
  8. Set onto the cookie sheet, repeat step until all of the mixture is rolled into a ball.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  10. Coat each dough ball in the brown sugar mixture.
  11. Place onto a serving tray and continue the step until all balls have been coated
  12. Enjoy!