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Philly Irish Potato Candy: The BEST Easy Recipe!


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 30 candies 1x

Description

These Philadelphia Irish Potato Candies are a classic St. Patrick’s Day treat! Creamy coconut filling rolled in cinnamon, they’re easy to make and incredibly delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softenedn4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dustingn4 cups shredded coconut, sweetenedn1 teaspoon vanilla extractn2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.nGradually add the confectioners’ sugar, mixing well after each addition.nStir in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract.nTake a small amount of the coconut mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into an oval shape.nRoll each “potato” in the cinnamon, ensuring it’s evenly coated.nRefrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Irish American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg