Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potato Candy is a traditional Irish treat, despite not containing any actual potatoes. It got its name because the candy resembles small potatoes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.

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Irish Potato Candy

Cooking Method: Mixing, Shaping Cuisine: Irish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium-sized Potatoes
• 3 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
3. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into small balls.
4. Roll each ball in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
5. Place the coated candies on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 16g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.