Irish Cinnamon Potato Candy
Irish cinnamon potato candy is a traditional sweet treat known for its rich, smooth texture and warm, spicy flavor.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Cinnamon
Instructions
- Put potatoes into a large bowl (can use instant potatoes to make 1/4 cup).
- Add salt, sugar, vanilla extract, coconut and butter. Mix well.
- Knead for several minutes, adding more sugar, if necessary, to make a stiff dough.
- Tear off a teaspoon of dough and form into a small potato shape.
- Roll in cinnamon.
- Lay on wax paper for 1 hour to dry.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
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Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/irish-cinnamon-potato-candy/
