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Irish Potato Candy Recipe

A sweet treat that looks like tiny potatoes but tastes like heaven.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until combined.
  4. Stir in the shredded coconut.
  5. Roll the mixture into small potato-shaped balls.
  6. Roll each ball in ground cinnamon to coat.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Keywords

Candy
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