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Irish Potato Candy
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Ingredients
4
oz
cream cheese
softened
¼
C
unsalted butter
softened
4
C
powdered sugar
2 ½
C
shredded coconut
1
tsp
pure vanilla extract
1
tbsp
ground cinnamon
½
C
light brown sugar
Instructions
Using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until combined and smooth
Beat in the vanilla until combined
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until combined
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the shredded coconut
Cover with foil and place into the fridge for 1 hour
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Using a tablespoon, scoop out some of the mixture and roll it into a mishaped ball
Set onto the cookie sheet
Repeat step until all of the mixture is rolled into a ball
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon
Coat each dough ball in the brown sugar mixture
Place onto a serving tray and continue the step until all balls have been coated
Enjoy!