Cuisine European UK and Ireland Irish Irish Potato Candy 4.5 (294) 255 Reviews 48 Photos This Irish potato candy recipe makes cute candies that look just like little potatoes! This recipe does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut. Submitted by Saundra Updated on January 18, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 48 48 48 48 Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 60 Yield: 5 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 60 servings 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups flaked coconut 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Directions Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut. Roll mixture into balls or potato shapes; roll balls in cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set, at least 10 minutes. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for a darker color. I Made It Print 382 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 59 Calories 2g Fat 10g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 60 Calories 59 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 20mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 9g Protein 0g 1% Calcium 3mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 14mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.