Irish Potatoes Candy Recipe

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Irish Potatoes Candy 29 Editors' Pick Submitted by Steve P. "This recipe contains no potatoes. It gets it name from the look of the candy. I have not tried this recipe myself. It is for an ISO request. Recipe says you can also dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs."   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal save Download Print Share I Made This photo by DianaEatingRichly Ready In: 1hr 30mins Ingredients: 6 Yields: 5 dozen Nutrition information

ingredients

Units: US

• 1⁄4 cup softened butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 1/2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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directions

• NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
• Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
• Beat until mixture forms a ball.
• Stir in coconut with a spoon.
• Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
• Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
• Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
• If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
• Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.

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1. What are the little "eyes" in the potatoes made of? There is no mention of these in the recipe or any of the reviews. Thank you.   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Connor1029 Reply 4 See 9 Replies
2. Do these freeze well?   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal ddbkwest Reply 1 See 1 Reply
3. How do you store this candy? Freezer/Fridge and for how long? Many thanks! [email protected]   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal kelly.watts5 Reply 1
4. The photo shows "eyes" on the potatoes. What are they made from? I don't see them in the recipe.   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal bjmongilbert Reply See 3 Replies
5. How many does this make? The Nutrition analysis states that this recipe makes 1 serving; yield indicates 5 dozen. Calories for 1 serving (835 g) = 717. (835 g = 55 tablespoons). I can't imagine anyone eating all 55 tablespoons of these (1 serving) nor can I imagine making 5 dozen "potatoes" out of 4 oz cream cheese. What am I missing here?   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Shirley Fentz Reply See 2 Replies

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1. We really liked these. I made a different mix to dip them in 1/4 cup cinnamon, 1/4 cup powdered sugar just scant 1/2 cup cocoa- sifted. I was using chopped walnuts for the 'eyes' and then decided I really liked the walnuts mixed in so we went with that. They were great each way. Next time i will try dipping then in milk or dark chocolate.   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Ceezie Reply 2 See 1 Reply
2. I was a bit skeptical at first, but these turned out so cute and tasty! I did use more cinnamon than stated, and pouring some cinnamon in a plastic bag and shaking a few "potatoes" at a time worked a lot faster and less messy than rolling. Next year when my little girl is a bit older I'll have her help me...perfect for kids to do! Thanks so much for the recipe...everyone was in love with them.   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal PrincessNoKnot Reply 2
3. These are the potatoes I grew up eating in S. Philly. Every year I Google, to remember the exact amounts to make, and this is the one I always made. Thank you! I do use a homemade cinnamon/sugar which is 3/4 cinnamon and 1/4 sugar, to cut back on the heartburn from eating too many!   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Kell W. Reply 1
4. Those who tasted these Philadelphia Irish Potatoes loved them...They have provided the 5 Stars. My first batch was a bit loose. I found out why. Instead of using four oz. of Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, I put the whole eight oz. pkg. in...oops. I was determined to have this recipe succeed, so I made another batch that met the correct ingredients. Rave reviews!!! Another thing I innovated with was the way I added cinnamon to the little balls. I put the cinnamon (More like a few Tbs. ) into my glass measuring pitcher. I rolled he balls around by motioning the pitcher in a fast, circular direction. I had fun with that maneuver and it evenly coated the potatoes. One other thing....I used almond flavoring instead of vanilla. So ono. Lynne Llewellyn, WV   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal lynne l. Reply 1
5. Is the dozen a bakers dozen like 13 or a normal dozen of 12.   icons / ellipsis / ellipsis-horizontal Ethan H. Reply 1

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1. They were very tasty but a little twist. I used pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon.   Theresa K. Reply 1 See 1 Reply
2. I made these into balls and dipped them in melted chocolate instead of the cinnamon. They were delicious. Just a little tip: When you melt chocolate wafers for dipping, add about 1/2 tsp. of solid shortening (Crisco, etc.). It makes the chocolate a little thinner.   marion33 Reply

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