Best Irish Potato Candy Recipe 445 Recipes
IRISH POTATO CANDY
A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.
Provided by SAUNDRA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 30m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 9 g
IRISH POTATOES CANDY
This recipe contains no potatoes. It gets it name from the look of the candy. I have not tried this recipe myself. It is for an ISO request. Recipe says you can also dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Candy
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
- Beat until mixture forms a ball.
- Stir in coconut with a spoon.
- Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
- Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
- Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
- If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
- Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
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