Description
Irish Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy coconut and rich cream cheese, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in sweetened coconut flakes and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into small potato-like balls.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder to create the signature look.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these adorable treats!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy piece (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg