Irish Potato Candy
A fun treat for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year!
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 Tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and beat until fluffy. A stand or hand mixer is ideal, however, mixing by hand is an option as long as the butter and cream cheese are fully softened.4 ounces cream cheese, 4 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and blend until smooth.4 cups confectioner's sugar
- Mix in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- Refrigerate the coconut candy mixture for 30 minutes.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.½ cup light brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Once chilled, use a tablespoon to portion the coconut mixture into “potatoes”. Use your hands to form each tablespoon-sized amount of candy into the shape of a potato— the shape is completely up to you!
- Roll each piece of hand-formed candy in the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, making sure it's fully coated and gives the appearance of a potato.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg