Get ready to indulge in a delightful and unique sweet treat with our Irish Potato Candy recipe. Despite its name, this delightful confection doesn’t actually contain potatoes. Instead, it’s a delightful combination of coconut, confectioners’ sugar, and a touch of vanilla, rolled into small potato-shaped candies. It’s a fun and tasty dessert that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Join us on this delicious adventure and discover the joy of Irish Potato Candy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (160g) shredded coconut
- 4 cups (500g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, confectioners’ sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a thick dough-like consistency.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form small potato-shaped candies.
- Place the shaped candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Dust the candies generously with ground cinnamon to resemble the look of real potatoes.
- Let the candies set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until they firm up slightly.
- Once set, transfer the candies to an airtight container for storage.
- Serve and enjoy these delightful Irish Potato Candies!
Notes:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of ground nutmeg or a dash of Irish cream liqueur to the candy mixture.
- If the mixture feels too sticky to handle, you can lightly dust your hands with confectioners’ sugar while shaping the candies.
- These candies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.