Irish potato candy
Irish Potato Candy Recipe
SERVES : 4
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 1 package (7 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Yields: About 5 dozen candies
METHOD
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar and beat until the mixture forms a ball.
- With a spoon, stir in the coconut.
- Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies, or roll into small ba
- Place the cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Roll the balls in the cinnamon, then place on a cookie sheet, cover, and chill for about 1 hour, until firm.
Note: Make sure to use regular cream cheese, not a whipped or reduced-fat type. And if you prefer "dirtier potatoes," roll the candies a second time in additional cinnamon after they've chilled.
