Irish Potato Candy
Sweet, creamy, and delightfully bite-sized, Irish Potato Candy is a no-bake treat made with coconut, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, rolled to look like tiny potatoes and coated in cinnamon. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you want a fun, festive candy.
Servings: 30
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup salted butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the ground cinnamon to a small bowl and set aside.
- Use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer and large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- With the mixer still on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, about ⅓ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and add the shredded coconut. Use a spatula or clean hands to knead the mixture until evenly combined and a dough forms.
- Using a 1-teaspoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into smooth balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat until all of the dough has been used.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for about 1 hour, or until the candy balls are firm.
- Then the candy is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days inside an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
