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Irish Potato Candy: 10 Tips for the Ultimate Secret Recipe That Never Fails


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 30 candies 1x

Description

A classic Philadelphia no-bake confection made of cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon, designed to look like miniature potatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Cream together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until a stiff dough forms.
  3. Fold in shredded coconut.
  4. Chill the mixture for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into small oval shapes.
  6. Roll each shape in cinnamon until coated.
  7. Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

No-bake, kid-friendly, unique festive appearance, only 5 main ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 95 kcal per candy