Creamy Irish Potato Candy
Creamy Irish Potato Candy is a nostalgic, no-bake sweet treat featuring a creamy coconut base rolled in cinnamon for a fun, potato-like appearance. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion, these candies are quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 40 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Set out cream cheese and butter to soften at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to blend until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat just until incorporated.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Scrape the bowl after each addition. If mixture is too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in sweetened shredded coconut. The batter should be thick, sticky, and easy to shape. If too wet, sprinkle in a little extra coconut.
- Scoop out heaping teaspoons of mixture (about 1 inch balls). Roll between your palms into oval shapes. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Pour ground cinnamon into a small bowl. Roll each candy in cinnamon until fully coated. Tap off excess.
- Refrigerate candies for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- If candies flatten, add more coconut or chill dough before shaping. If cinnamon coating is patchy, roll them twice for extra coverage.
- Once chilled, arrange on a platter and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Start with room temperature cream cheese and butter for best texture. Dust hands with powdered sugar or wear gloves to keep shaping tidy. For a nutty twist, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans. Candies can be made dairy-free with vegan substitutes and are naturally gluten-free if ingredients are certified. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (about 1 inc
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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