Description
Irish Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter and sweet coconut, resembling little potatoes. Perfect for holidays or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in shredded coconut and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dust with cocoa powder or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, try incorporating crushed nuts instead of coconut. Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles or additional cocoa powder for festive flair. Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing.