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Irish Potatoes
Photo: Lars Blankers

Irish Potatoes

5 ingredients 5 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

449
Calories
4g
Protein
37g
Fat
27g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 part cream cheese
  • 2 parts dry coconut shavings (optional)
  • 3 parts confectioner's sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon

Directions

1

Place the sugar, cream cheese, coconut shavings, and a small amount of vanilla extract into a large bowl.

2

Knead by hand until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. It should have the consistency of dough. If it's too dry, add more cream cheese. If it's too soft, add more sugar.

3

Break off small amounts and roll them in your hands until they form balls. They should be small enough to be eaten in one bite

4

Roll the balls in cinnamon until they are completely coated.

5

If desired, place the completed "potatoes" in the refrigerator for a few hours until they are firm.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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