This Irish potato candy is the perfect little treat to give out on St. Patrick's Day. With just the right amount of sweetness, it'll put a spring in your step!
4ounces (½ of an 8-ounce block or 113 g)cream cheese, softened
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
4 cups (one pound or 454 g)powdered sugar
2½cups (7 ounce bag)sweetened shredded coconut
1tablespoonground cinnamon
Instructions
In a mixing, cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract, salt, and coconut. Beat well to combine. Mixture will have the consistency of stiff cookie dough.
Using a small spoon, scoop large walnut-sized portions into your hands and roll between your palms, flattening and elongating to create a potato shape.
Dredge each potato in ground cinnamon, shaking loosely in one hand to remove excess cinnamon. Place potatoes on parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
Chill in refrigerator until firm, about one hour. Store in refrigerator in covered container for up to 5 days. Serve chilled.
Keyword Gluten Free, Irish, potato candy, st patrick's day