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