Irish Potato Candy combines cream cheese, butter, and coconut to create a yummy no-bake treat. They’re rolled in cinnamon (or cocoa powder) to resemble a potato. While these are called potato candy, they do not contain potatoes and they are not Irish. Their name comes from the way they look like potatoes.
What is Irish Potato Candy?
Irish potato candy is popular around St. Patrick’s day although it isn’t from Ireland (it was actually developed in Philadelphia). They are named after the appearance of Irish potatoes. They’re a coconut sweet (almost like a coconut macaroon in flavor) coated in ground cinnamon. While you can purchase these treats they’re super easy to make at home.
Ingredients
BASE The base of this treat is a mixture of cream cheese and butter sweetened with confectioners’ sugar. FLAVOR Coconut not only adds texture but it adds flavor along with vanilla. COATING These are rolled in a coating of ground cinnamon which adds flavor and warm spice. If you’d prefer you could roll them in cocoa powder (or combine the two) which will give them a little bit of a chocolate flavor.
How to Make Irish Potato Candy
Tips for Success
These are sweet, they’re candy so they are intended to be sweet. If you’d like to cut down on the sweetness, use unsweetened coconut. If the dough is really soft, refrigerate it for a little bit before rolling. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more coconut. We shape them into little balls but you can shape them a little bit more oval to resemble a potato if you’d like. Keep these in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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