Irish Potato Candy (Without Potatoes)

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Classic Irish potato candy made without actual potatoes, featuring a creamy blend of butter, cream cheese, and flaked coconut, dusted with cinnamon for a unique treat.

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

directions

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.