Time 1h30m Yield 5 dozen Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar. Beat until mixture forms a ball. Stir in coconut with a spoon. Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls. Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm. If you prefer “dirtier potatoes” roll the candy a second time after they have chilled. Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
Time 30m Yield 60 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
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.
Time 30m Yield 36 candies Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Combine mashed potatoes and vanilla. Adding one cup at a time, blend in enough confectioners’ sugar to form stiff, non-sticky dough. (Just how much sugar is needed will depend on moisture of potatoes. Baked potatoes tend to be drier than boiled; leftovers tend to be drier than fresh.) Working with about 1 teaspoon of mixture for each candy, shape into small irregular spheres (like new potatoes) and set out on wax paper to dry slightly before coating. Toss candies a few at a time, in a plastic bag with ground cinnamon. Shake off excess cinnamon. Store candies in cool place or refrigerate.
Time 25m Yield 72 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Place softened butter in a large bowl. Add confectioners’ sugar, coconut, corn syrup, and vanilla extract; mix using your hands until combined. Knead until it holds together but is not too sticky, adding more sugar and coconut, if needed. Place cinnamon on a plate. Form the mixture into small, round balls and roll in the cinnamon until coated and they look like tiny potatoes.
