Irish Potatoes
by Marlene
Prep time: 1:00
Overall time: 1:00
Servings: 3 pounds
INGREDIENTS
1 can condensed milk
1-14oz bag flaked coconut(not moistened)
1-2 lb.bag confectioners sugar
1 stick butter or margarine(1/4 lb) room temperature
ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
Place first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Cream with a large heavy spoon. Roll in one-inch balls. Dump some cinnamon in a bowl or plate. Roll balls in cinnamon and shake off the excess.
CHEF COMMENTS
Everyone looks for me during St Patricks day for this candy. They feel I have put tons of work into it. The most work is rewriting the recipe for everyone.
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2 Recipe Reviews
Jackie Thomas
reviewed Irish Potatoes
I used this for a school project and got top marks.. They taste so good!
Lynn
reviewed Irish Potatoes
My variation:
Shred the coconut in a food processor until fine (I hate chewing coconut). Continue recipe, and even people who hate coconut will gobble this one up!
Shredding the coconut makes the balls a bit creamier. Also add a bit more vanilla, or for adults, 1T of Jameson's.
