Irish Potato Candy

By á-6416

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 16 oz (2 cups) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 7 oz sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer. Add one cup powdered sugar and beat. Add vanilla extract and remaining one cup powdered sugar and continue beating until creamy. Stir in coconut. Pour cinnamon into a shallow bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, form one inch balls and roll in cinnamon. Place candies on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.