Irish Potato Candy

Description

A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 ½ cups flaked coconut
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut.
  2. Roll mixture into balls or potato shapes; roll balls in cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set
  3. at least 10 minutes. If desired
  4. roll potatoes in cinnamon again for a darker color.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 60

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