Irish Potato Confection Balls Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Combine potatoes and water to cover in a saucepot, over medium heat. Bring to a
• boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. Drain well and mash until smooth.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter, sour cream, salt, white pepper, egg, scallions, and
• minced parsley, mix well. Shape into 2-inch diameter balls (2 per portion).
• Cover and chill for 2-24 hours. Place into an ungreased baking pan. Brush with
• melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 375 degrees for 15-20
• minutes, until browned lightly. Arrange onto a serving platter. Garnish with
• parsley sprigs. Serve hot.