Description
Irish Potato Candy is a traditional Philadelphia confection that resembles small potatoes but tastes like a sweet, creamy coconut treat. Made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, and rolled in cinnamon, this no-bake candy is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. With a soft, rich texture and a sweet cinnamon coating, these bite-sized candies are both nostalgic and delicious.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 32 ounces confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal)
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (more or less, for rolling)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the softened cream cheese, butter, confectioner's sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to firm up the dough.
- Shape and Coat: Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the chilled dough into small, tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball between your palms to form a round shape resembling a small potato. Pour the ground cinnamon into a shallow bowl. Roll each coconut dough ball in the cinnamon until evenly coated, giving the candy its characteristic potato-like appearance. Place the cinnamon-coated candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve the Irish Potato Candy chilled or at cool room temperature for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before shaping makes it easier to handle and roll into balls.
- You may not need to use all the cinnamon; use enough for a thorough coating.
- These candies keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Handle gently as the candies are soft and can squish easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American