Description
A delightful no-bake sweet treat that resembles small potatoes, made with cream cheese, coconut, and rolled in cinnamon for a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Cinnamon candy for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the desiccated coconut and vanilla extract, if using, until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or potato shapes.
- Roll each candy in cinnamon candy to coat.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.
Notes
For the best flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and fresh, finely shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg