Description
A delightful no-bake confection made with a creamy filling and sweet coconut coating, perfect for gatherings or as gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- Cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut until well incorporated.
- Scoop the mixture and shape it into small balls, about the size of a potato.
- Roll each ball in cinnamon until fully coated.
- Place transferred candies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Irish Potato Candy, no-bake, desserts, sweet treats, holiday treats