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Irish Potato Candy
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 15
I used to get these in the bakery on St. Patrick's Day when I was a kid. These old fashioned candies can also be dipped in chocolate for Easter. Everybody who has ever tried these has raved over them.
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 (8 ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
7 ounces flaked coconut
cinnamon
Directions:
1. combine the 1st 5 ingredients until well mixed. (use your hands. I have broken too many spoons on this).
2. Shape into 1 inch balls
3. Roll in Cinnamon.
4. refrigerate.
5. Options I have tried.
6. omit cinnamon and dip in melted dark chocolate.
7. omit cinnamon add 1/2 C chopped dried apricots and dip in melted white chocolate.
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