Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irish Potato Candy—a sweet, creamy treat combining coconut and chocolate that brings joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups smooth mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate coating (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract until well blended; the mixture should be thick yet pliable.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or oval shapes resembling potatoes.
- Place candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
- If using chocolate coating, melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- Dip each candy into melted chocolate if desired; let them cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg