IRISH POTATOES CANDY
This recipe contains no potatoes. It gets it name from the look of the candy. I have not tried this recipe myself. It is for an ISO request. Recipe says you can also dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Candy
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
- Beat until mixture forms a ball.
- Stir in coconut with a spoon.
- Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
- Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
- Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
- If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
- Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
IRISH POTATO BALLS
Make and share this Irish Potato Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookin In Texas
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine potatoes and water to cover in a saucepot, over medium heat. Bring to a
- boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. Drain well and mash until smooth.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, sour cream, salt, white pepper, egg, scallions, and
- minced parsley, mix well. Shape into 2-inch diameter balls (2 per portion).
- Cover and chill for 2-24 hours. Place into an ungreased baking pan. Brush with
- melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 375 degrees for 15-20
- minutes, until browned lightly. Arrange onto a serving platter. Garnish with
- parsley sprigs. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 286, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 6.5
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