Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Irish potato candy, a fun and easy treat that combines creamy peanut butter and coconut for a nostalgic bite-sized experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated to form a thick dough.
- Gently fold in the unsweetened coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
- Shape small amounts of dough into oval shapes resembling tiny potatoes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly dust each potato shape with cocoa powder for an authentic look.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your candy by adding crushed nuts or using dark chocolate for dipping. For added flavor, experiment with different extracts like almond or coconut.