Irish Potato Candy
A delightful no-bake treat that connects to heritage, made with cream cheese, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small potato-like balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dust lightly with ground cinnamon to resemble the skin of a potato.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check for hidden gluten.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/irish-potato-candy/