Description
Irish potatoes candies blend Philadelphia cream cheese and coconut into nostalgic confections celebrating Irish American heritage. Sweet coconut clusters roll in cinnamon, creating delightful bite-sized treats perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (200 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 cups (454 grams) powdered sugar
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsps (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Creamy Foundation: Whip cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and velvety, blending in vanilla extract for rich aromatic undertones.
- Sweet Integration: Gradually fold powdered sugar into the creamy mixture, incorporating shredded coconut thoroughly to create a uniform, cohesive confectionery base.
- Potato Shaping: Craft small, oblong-shaped treats using a spoon, carefully molding each piece to resemble miniature potatoes with rounded, consistent dimensions.
- Cinnamon Coating: Generously roll each confection in ground cinnamon, creating an authentic potato-skin-like exterior. Use a toothpick to etch subtle textural lines, enhancing the playful potato appearance.
- Chilling and Setting: Arrange the shaped treats on a parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the confections and solidify their delicate structure.
Notes
- Chill for Texture: Refrigeration is crucial for achieving the perfect firm, smooth consistency that helps Irish potatoes hold their potato-like shape.
- Consistent Sizing Matters: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to create uniform-sized confections, ensuring even coating and professional presentation.
- Cinnamon Coating Technique: Roll gently and completely in ground cinnamon, tapping off excess to create an authentic potato skin appearance without clumping.
- Softening Ingredients: Allow cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to guarantee a smooth, lump-free base that blends seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg