Irish Potato Confection Balls Recipes

IRISH POTATO CANDY

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.

IRISH POTATOES CANDY

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.

IRISH POTATO CANDY RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. 2. Add the vanilla. Slowly add the confectioners sugar, beating well to mix with every addition. 3. Add the coconut (you may need to lower the mixer speed to blend the coconut into the mixture evenly). 4. Chill mixture for 30 minutes. 5. Roll the mixture in balls, then mold each ball to resemble a potato shape. 6. Roll balls in cinnamon (and cocoa if using). 7. Place the "potato" on a cookie sheet lined with foil. Chill for an additional 30 minutes, then enjoy!

IRISH POTATO BALLS

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.

IRISH POTATO CONFECTION BALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cinnamon until smooth Refrigerate until a bit chilled - allows for shaping Hand roll into either balls or ovals that resemble potatoes. Shake or roll in cinnamon to coat Keep in refrigerator or cool place

MULDOWNEY'S IRISH POTATO CANDY

Steps:

• Place softened butter in a large bowl. Add confectioners' sugar, coconut, corn syrup, and vanilla extract; mix using your hands until combined. Knead until it holds together but is not too sticky, adding more sugar and coconut, if needed.
• Place cinnamon on a plate. Form the mixture into small, round balls and roll in the cinnamon until coated and they look like tiny potatoes.