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Irish Potatoes (Candy)

These creamy Irish Potatoes are the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat! Filled with coconut cream and dusted with a coating of cinnamon, these no-bake candies are so easy to make.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 40 candies
Calories 94kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ⅓ cups shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer to cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla and pinch of salt.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then mix in the coconut a little at a time until fully mixed together. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out the mixture and roll it into balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a large plate and set in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Once chilled, roll the balls in the cinnamon until coated. Tap off any excess cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • Take your butter and cream cheese out at least an hour before starting.
  • Don't make your Irish potatoes too big, 1 tablespoon is big enough!
  • After rolling the Irish potatoes, make sure to set them in the fridge before rolling them in cinnamon so they firm up a bit. 
  • Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 4 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg