No-Bake Irish Potato Candy
This easy, authentic homemade treat features creamy coconut and cream cheese centers rolled in cinnamon to resemble tiny potatoes. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, potlucks, or anytime you crave nostalgic comfort food—no baking required!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24–30 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Irish-American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (or unsweetened for less sweet)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Fold in shredded coconut with a spatula until evenly combined. Adjust with more coconut or cream cheese if needed for proper consistency.
- Scoop heaping teaspoons of dough and roll between your hands to form small, oval ‘potato’ shapes (about 1 inch long). Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Roll each candy in ground cinnamon until fully coated. Shake off excess.
- Chill candies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve cold, straight from the fridge. Optionally, gently press with a fork for a realistic potato look.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. If dough is too sticky, chill for 20 minutes or add more powdered sugar. For less sweet, use unsweetened coconut and adjust sugar. Kids love helping with rolling and shaping. Candies can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (about 1 inc
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Irish potato candy, no-bake dessert, St. Patrick's Day, coconut candy, homemade treat, easy candy, gluten-free, kid-friendly, cinnamon candy