Description
Irish Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy sweetness and a coconut coating. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for holidays or casual gatherings, sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (plus extra for coating)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering ingredients and tools like mixing bowls and wax paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and softened butter, blending until well combined.
- Form small balls (about golf ball size) from the mixture and place them on wax paper.
- Roll each ball in coconut flakes until fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg