Creamy Irish Potato Candy Recipe Easy Homemade Coconut Delight
A nostalgic, creamy candy that looks like little potatoes but tastes like a sweet coconut and cinnamon delight. Perfect for holidays, parties, and gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: About 30 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut, unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for dusting
- Optional: green food coloring
Instructions
- Soften your cream cheese and butter by letting them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwave in 10-second bursts until pliable but not melted.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually sift in 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase speed and beat until thick and creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Fold in 1 cup (80g) unsweetened desiccated coconut using a spatula until the texture is moist but firm enough to shape.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into small oval shapes roughly the size of a walnut or small potato. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly dust the candies with ground cinnamon using a sifter or fine mesh strainer to give the classic potato appearance.
- Chill the shaped candies for at least 1 hour or until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
If the mixture is too sticky to handle, add a tablespoon more powdered sugar. If too dry, add a small splash of milk or dairy-free alternative. Use desiccated coconut for best texture. Chill mixture before rolling to make shaping easier. Store candies refrigerated and dust with cinnamon again if it fades during storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (approximate
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.8
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Irish potato candy, creamy coconut candy, homemade candy, St. Patrick's Day treat, coconut delight, cinnamon dusted candy