Irish Potato Candy
Delightfully sweet and irresistibly creamy, Irish Potato Candy is a whimsical no-bake treat that looks like miniature potatoes but bursts with rich, coconutty flavor. Made with a luscious blend of cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, this easy recipe achieves a smooth, dough-like texture that's studded with shredded coconut for added texture. Each candy is hand-rolled into potato shapes and coated in ground cinnamon, giving them their signature "spud-like" appearance. Despite the name, these confections contain no actual potatoes, making them a fun and unexpected addition to your dessert lineup. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, holiday gifting, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these candies come together in just 20 minutes of prep time, with no cooking required. Serve chilled for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
Stir in the shredded coconut by hand or with a spatula until evenly mixed into the dough.
Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to shape.
After chilling, scoop out small portions of the dough (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll them into small, irregular oval or potato-shaped pieces using your hands.
Place the ground cinnamon on a shallow plate. Roll each candy piece in the cinnamon to coat completely, tapping off any excess.
Arrange the finished candies on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
Chill the candies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
Enjoy these delightful Irish Potato Candies as a festive treat or share them as a unique holiday gift!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.1 g | 456% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 875 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.8 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 549.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
