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Irish Potato Candy
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Irish Potato Candy Recipe

A sweet, no-bake treat that looks like tiny potatoes but tastes like creamy coconut and sweet sugar. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or as a fun candy to surprise your friends and family. Easy to make with simple ingredients and no cooking required.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed cinnamon or graham cracker crumbs for rolling

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar and shredded coconut, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll mixture into small potato-shaped balls.
  5. Roll each ball lightly in cinnamon or crushed crumbs to create a “potato” look.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For best texture, use cold cream cheese and butter.
  • You can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Optional: Tint crumbs slightly with cocoa powder for a more realistic potato color.

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