IRISH POTATO CANDY

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A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter, softened
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

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