Irish Potatoes

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings
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Description

This recipe for potato candy is fast and easy. It makes two dozen little "potatoes" that are actually cookies — they don't taste like potatoes at all!

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1 Place coconut into a bowl. Sprinkle sugar on top, then add cream and mix gently. Roll dough into balls using approximately 1/2 tablespoon for each.
2 Place cinnamon into a plastic bag, add a few balls, and shake until coated. Repeat with remaining cookies.

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