Deluxe irish potato candy

"A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut. Original recipe yield: 5 dozen."
Recipe by: junie

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.