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Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potato Candy is a no-bake sweet made with cream cheese, coconut, and powdered sugar. Rolled into potato shapes and coated with cinnamon, it’s a traditional Irish-American treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 45
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 88
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 Tbsp. 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 cups 460 g. confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups 215 g. sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Handheld mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Tablespoon or cookie scoop
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and salt with a handheld mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the confectioners’ sugar and mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth, scraping the bowl halfway through, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides again, add the coconut flakes, and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes until firm.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the coconut mixture into your hand and roll them into balls. Coat each ball in cinnamon, then shape it into an oblong potato-like form. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Make Ahead: Irish potato candy can be prepared up to 5 days in advance. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.