Irish Potato Candy Recipe 445

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.

Steps:

• NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
• Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
• Beat until mixture forms a ball.
• Stir in coconut with a spoon.
• Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
• Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
• Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
• If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
• Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.