What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine

Step 1

Place the coconut in a food processor on high until the flakes are a fine consistency usually around 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

In a heavy-duty mixer add the vanilla, softened butter, and cream cheese whipping on medium speed until well combined around 1 minute.

Step 3

Slowly add the 4 cups of powdered sugar and then the coconut.

Step 4

Using a small melon ball scooper make balls and place on wax paper.

Step 5

I refrigerate these to dry them out a little for around 35 minutes.

Step 6

Place cinnamon on one plate and cocoa powder on another plate if making both kinds.

Step 7

Roll the balls in cinnamon which is the original Irish Potato Candy method or if you're not big on cinnamon, these are fantastic rolled in unsweetened cocoa powder.

Step 8

I usually roll mine twice if the candy starts to absorb the powder and white shows through.

Step 9

After you have coated them completely, place back in the refrigerator or they are ready to eat immediately.

Step 10

These will keep up to 1 week in a covered container.