Description
Indulge in these sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Irish potato candies, a classic St. Patrick’s Day treat that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for flavor)
- 3 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- In a shallow bowl, combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar for rolling.
- Roll each candy ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated candies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Tip: For a dairy‑free version, substitute the butter with a plant‑based spread and use vegan cream cheese. Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (about 15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Irish, St. Patrick's Day, candy, dessert, sweet, coconut, cream cheese