Irish Potatoes Candy

By holly

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.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1 NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. 3 Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar. 4 Beat until mixture forms a ball. 5 Stir in coconut with a spoon. 6 Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls. 7 Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it. 8 Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm. 9 If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled. 10 Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.