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Irish Potato Candy in paper muffin liners on a green napkin
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Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potato Candy recipe made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, coconut, and cinnamon.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword recipe for Irish Potato candy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Servings 24 servings
Calories 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 16 oz powdered sugar (2 cups) divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 7 oz shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Beat butter and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer.
  • Add one cup powdered sugar and beat.
  • Add vanilla extract and remaining one cup powdered sugar and continue beating until creamy.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Pour cinnamon into a shallow bowl.
  • Using a one tablespoon scoop, form one inch balls and roll in cinnamon.
  • Place candies on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg