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Title: Irish Potato Candy (Not Made Of Potatoes) Post by: Scott on November 03, 2008, 09:39:58 PM A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut."
(https://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d129/Penny_man/rgxr9t_zps6sdy9dya.jpg) INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color. BY: Saundra _________________ |