Irish Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful charm of Irish Potatoes, a no-bake treat that’s as whimsical as it is delicious! Despite their name, these “potatoes” contain no actual potatoes, but instead combine the creamy richness of cream cheese and butter with the sweetness of confectioners' sugar and shredded coconut. Rolled in ground cinnamon to mimic the rustic look of tiny spuds, these bite-sized confections are sure to impress at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any gathering. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy dessert recipe yields 36 irresistible, spud-shaped candies that are perfect for sharing. Serve them chilled for a unique and satisfying sweet treat that’s fun to make and even more fun to eat! Perfect for “easy Irish desserts” or “no-bake holiday recipes,” this is one crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 2.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions. Continue until all the sugar is fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
Fold in the shredded coconut with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed, forming a thick and pliable dough.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop small portions of the mixture (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll them between your hands to form oval, potato-shaped balls.
Place the rolled balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Pour the ground cinnamon into a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the cinnamon until completely coated, giving them the appearance of tiny potatoes.
Once coated, return each 'potato' to the baking sheet.
Chill the Irish Potatoes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Serve chilled and enjoy these sweet, spud-shaped confections!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.3 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.5 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 639.4 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 579.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
