Irish Potato Balls Recipes

IRISH POTATOES

Irish Potatoes image

Small, no-bake cookies that look like potatoes. It's fast and easy.

Provided by MBMCD

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 ½ tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Sprinkle the sugar on the coconut. Add the cream and mix gently.
Take approximately 1/2 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place cinnamon in a plastic bag and shake cookies a few at a time until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

IRISH POTATO CANDY

Irish Potato Candy image

A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup butter, softened
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

IRISH POTATO CAKES

Irish Potato Cakes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Combine 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, a heaping 1/3 cup flour, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon chopped mixed herbs in a bowl; knead until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 balls on a floured surface and flatten each into a 3-inch patty. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the patties and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Season with salt.

IRISH POTATOES CANDY

Irish Potatoes Candy image

This recipe contains no potatoes. It gets it name from the look of the candy. I have not tried this recipe myself. It is for an ISO request. Recipe says you can also dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup softened butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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.