Irish Potato Candy

YIELDS: 30 to 36

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

Don't let the name fool 'ya. Our Irish Potato Candy is a sweet treat that doesn't contain potatoes at all, they just look like 'em. Be warned, this easy candy recipe is so addictive you're likely to eat the whole batch!

What You'll Need

1/2 stick butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (see Note)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 (7-ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

What to Do

In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar and beat until mixture forms a ball. With a spoon, stir in coconut. Roll mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies, or roll into small balls.
Place cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll balls in cinnamon then place on a baking sheet, cover, and chill about 1 hour, or until firm.

Note

Make sure to use regular cream cheese, not a whipped or reduced-fat type. And if you prefer "dirtier potatoes," roll the candies a second time in additional cinnamon once chilled.
And in case you're looking for an easier St. Patty's day dinner, try our delicious Skillet Corned Beef and Cabbage!

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Vonny

Aug 14, 2019

I have a question. How to store these candies and for how long can they be kept? I'd like to mail a batch to a friend, it may take three days to reach her though. Can you tell me if they'd be alright to send in mail? Thanks!

Test Kitchen Team

Aug 16, 2019

Hi Vondie! These would need to be stored in the refrigerator when not serving them. That being said we do NOT recommend sending a batch in the mail has they have butter and cream cheese and will likely go bad.

brownie hut

Feb 04, 2017

Taste great and easy to make.

grannytina1 272961 6

Dec 25, 2016

Howard.. been noticing a band or bracelet type on your right wrist is this some sort of monitoring system? perhaps for activity or for the heart? just curious thank You

Test Kitchen Team

Dec 27, 2016

Hi there! The blue wristband that Howard wears is a fashion accessory that says, "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!!"

marleeton2000 4910 964

Dec 08, 2016

I can't believe i came across this recipe! I'm looking for Christmas snacks and this brings back memories. I used to make these as a kid growing up in Philly. I relocated years ago to Oklahoma and no one here has every heard of them. The cinnamon is not too strong because it's all sugar on the inside. However, The Philadelphia Irish created this recipe and you must like coconut with this one.

hapalona22 6196432

Sep 24, 2016

I wonder if plain cinnamon might be to strong