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irish potato candy

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kathy Brigham
@kbee
Wyoming , PA

This is a family favorite, especially around St. Patrick's day which happens to be my birthday.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For irish potato candy

  • IRISH POTATO CANDY
  • 1/4 cup
    butter softened
  • 4 oz.
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tsp.
    pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 2 cups
    shredded coconut
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    sugar

How To Make irish potato candy

  • 1
    1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon, sugar. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.
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