Irish Potato Candy: 1 Nostalgic St. Patrick’s Day Treat
Relive a sweet piece of St. Patrick’s Day history with this classic Irish Potato Candy. It’s a simple, no-bake treat that brings back warm memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 candies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into small, potato-shaped balls.
- Place the candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Notes
- For a more authentic look, you can lightly dust the finished candies with cocoa powder to resemble potato eyes.
- These candies are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg