Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potatoes are a festive St. Patrick’s Day candy: sweet coconut cream truffles rolled in cinnamon brown sugar to resemble little potatoes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candy, cinnamon, coconut, St. Patrick's Day

Prep Time 30

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings pieces

Calories 161kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $12

In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter and vanilla, until fluffy.
Mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until smooth.
Mix in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Chill the bowl of coconut candy mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Remove the coconut mixture from the fridge and use a tablespoon to portion it into oblong balls that resemble the shape of potatoes, but smaller.
Roll each piece coconut candy in the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, until the surface is fully coated on all sides.
Place on a lined baking sheet and chill for 30 more minutes before serving.

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Notes

Use a mixer for easier blending; fully soften butter and cream cheese first.
Shape candies by hand into small “potatoes” — kids can help!
Chill to set; freeze briefly to speed up, but don’t freeze solid unless storing.
Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze 2–3 months; thaw in fridge before serving.