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Delicious Irish Potato Candy Recipe

Delicious Irish Potato Candy Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 candies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Experience the delightful flavors of Ireland with this recipe for Delicious Irish Potato Candy. These sweet, cinnamon-dusted treats are a perfect blend of creamy, coconutty goodness that will transport you to a cozy kitchen in the Irish countryside.


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. Beat Together Butter and Cream Cheese: In a cozy kitchen nook, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth, like a soft Irish breeze wafting through your window.
  2. Stir in Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract, letting its aromatic essence mingle with the creamy blend.
  3. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, dough-like consistency forms—this is where the magic begins.
  4. Fold in Shredded Coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut, ensuring each flake is lovingly coated in the sweet mixture.
  5. Shape the Candy: With clean hands, shape the dough into small potato-like ovals, letting your creativity flow as you roll each one.
  6. Dust with Cinnamon: Dust them generously with ground cinnamon, giving them their signature ‘potato skin’ appearance.
  7. Chill in Refrigerator: Chill these delightful treats in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mixing, Chilling
    • Cuisine: Irish

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 candy
    • Calories: 150
    • Sugar: 18g
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 21g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg