Irish Potatoes
This Philadelphia tradition combines cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon for a delicious bite sized treat!
Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
- 4 oz Cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
In a medium sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
Add vanilla and mix until combined.
Add powdered sugar slowly and combine well.
Fold in the coconut flakes with a spatula. Allow mixture to cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture and round into a ball with your palms. Coat in the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
Store the Irish potatoes in the fridge. They can be served cold or at room temperature, but they should be kept cold for long term storage.