Irish Potato Candy
Delightful gluten-free Irish Potato Candy that combines cream cheese and coconut into charming treats resembling potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small potato-shaped balls.
- Roll the balls in cinnamon to give them a ‘potato’ appearance.
- Place the shaped candies on a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Always ensure ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid hidden gluten. Keep candies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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