Potato Candy

Step 1

Mix 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 4 ounces cream cheese.

Step 2

Add in 1/4 teaspoon salt and then slowly add in 4 cups powdered sugar, about a half a cup at a time.

Step 3

Mix in the 2 cups coconut flakes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and one tablespoon powdered sugar.

Step 5

Use your hands to form teaspoon size balls or potato-shaped ovals and then roll the balls in the cinnamon mixture.

Step 6

Once rolled in cinnamon, place the cinnamon coated candy on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and freeze for 1 hour to set.