Irish Potato Candy

Irish potato candy is a no-bake treat filled with cream cheese and coconut flakes and then topped with cinnamon. These aren’t your regular potatoes, they are candy, and I am here for it!

I love things that have cream cheese as the main ingredient. Whether it’s sweet or savory, I am willing to try it! If you love it too, then you must try my tried and true cheesecake egg rolls, these stuffed strawberries, or these super cute and delicious mini cheesecakes!

What is Irish Potato Candy?

Fun fact about this Irish potato candy, It’s not even Irish! Nope! You may have never even heard of this candy unless you are from Pennsylvania. It originated in Philadelphia. Around the month of March, every year, it’s sold to candy makers throughout that part of the country. It’s safe for someone to assume that it’s made of potatoes if you base it on the name! Luckily, it’s made from delicious cream cheese, shredded coconut, and some cinnamon on top. If you like a Mounds bar, then you will probably like these!

You will see this recipe pop up around St. Patrick’s day, and there are many different versions of this out there to try. I personally love this cream cheese version because it’s delicious but not overly sweet. It’s a delightful treat and one that my kids not only love to eat, but they love to make! Try it out for the month of March, along with some green and festive mint brownies and a shamrock shake!

What’s IN Irish Potato Candy?

The ingredients list for Irish potato candy is short and sweet! This is a great treat to make because you probably already have all of the ingredients at home. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Cream Cheese: Let this sit out and get to room temperature before mixing it in so that it mixes well, without any lumps.
• Butter: I used unsalted butter at room temperature.
• Vanilla Extract: This adds a subtle but sweet flavor to the candy.
• Salt: The salt enhances all of the other flavors.
• Powdered Sugar: Using powdered sugar instead of granulated suagr allows the filling to be silky smooth. It dissolves easier and tastes delicious!
• Sweetened Flaked Coconut: This brings that delicious texture in a candy with cocolnut that we all know and love!
• Ground Cinnamon: Dip it in this to not only add a delicious contrasting flavor but this is what makes them look like potatoes!

How to Make Homemade Irish Potato Candy

This simple recipe does not take a lot of time! It takes less than 30 minutes to put these all together, and then you chill them in your fridge for another 30 minutes. Easy as pie (or candy, I should say)!

1. Beat: In a large bowl beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt together until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Combine with Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar to the mixture and beat on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat on medium for about 1-2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and add the coconut. Using the low setting on your mixer, beat until the coconut it mixed throughout.
3. Scoop and Chill: After you have mixed it then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, scoop one tablespoon of the mixture at a time onto the parchment paper. Once the mixture has been all used up then chill for about 30 minutes.
4. Coat: After it has chilled in the fridge then take out the mixture and roll the scoops between your hands. Form an oblong, potato shape. Roll in the ground cinnamon until fully coated. Place the cinnamon coated candies back on the parchment and place back in the fridge to chill. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Do I Have to Chill it in the Fridge?

Yes! Don’t skip this step! It’s essential to chill these before you coat them in the cinnamon sugar because if you don’t, they will be too mushy and not hold up. The texture is so much better after they have chilled and they will hold that classic, potato shape!

How to Store Irish Potato Candy

The key to storing this candy is that you want to keep it in your fridge. They are made of cream cheese so this is the dafest place to keep them. Not to mention that if they are left too long at room temperature they will lose their shape and get too soft. You can stack these in an airtight container and put it in your fridge. They will last for 4-5 days!

More Homemade Candy to Try

If you came around to these Irish potato candies, then I’m sure it made you want to try and make more candy at home! Its so much better that way. Soon you will forget about store-bought candy altogether! I have some recipes that are favorites on my site that I’ve rounded up for you here. Try one or try them all. They are crazy delicious!

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Irish Potato Candy

Irish potato candy is a no-bake treat filled with cream cheese and coconut flakes and then topped with cinnamon. These aren't your regular potatoes, they are candy, and I am here for it! 

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Irish

Keyword irish potato candy

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 32 Pieces

Calories 117kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 4 Oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
• ¼ Cup Butter (room temperature)
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¼ Teaspoon Salt
• 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 2 2/3 Cups Sweetened Flaked Coconut (about 7 ounces)
• 2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

• In a large bowl beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt together until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the powdered sugar to the mixture and beat at low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat on medium for about 1-2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and add the coconut. Beat on low until all the coconut is well mixed throughout.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment and scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the parchment until all of the mixture has been used up. Chill for about 30 minutes.
• Once chilled, roll the scoops between your hands until an oblong, potato shape is formed. Roll in the ground cinnamon until fully coated. Place the cinnamon-coated candies back on the parchment and place them back in the fridge to chill. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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We are in the thick of winter, which can only mean one thing… Soup! These recipes are so hearty, filling, and jam-packed full of flavor! The hardest part won’t be making them but picking out a favorite!

To begin your journey of looking for the greatest soups of all time, start with this award-winning cheeseburger soup, this Italian wedding soup, or some classic chili… I know chili isn’t really a soup, but I lump it into this category because it’s warm and delicious!

Hearty Winter Soup Recipes

Soup may just be one of my very favorite things to cook on a cold winter day, and I’m sure that I’m not alone! I wanted to gather up a big list of my favorite, tried, and true recipes that you will love. I’ve tried to make sure that there is a wide variety, chicken, beef, vegetable, and everything in between so that you can for sure find something that you love!

I not only picked a variety of flavors, but I picked a variety of ways to cook them. So whether you love your slow cooker, Instant Pot, stove, or microwave, I’ve got you covered! Cook up some soup with a delicious roll or breadstick to dip in it. You can even toss a salad and call it a meal! Trust me when I say that these soups are the best of the best! Make sure to bookmark this page because it is one that you will come back to all winter long!

Tips and Tricks

Since every soup is different, there are a few things that you may want to keep in mind! I’ve come up with a few of my most frequently asked questions about soup and compiled a list of tips! They should help your soup turn out perfectly!

• Chopped Vegetables: Keep in mind that you are eating your soup with a spoon! So you probably don’t want to chop your veggies up too large. Think of all that you want to eat in a spoonful and keep that in mind as you are cutting things up and preparing it.
• Let it Cool Before Storing: Make sure that if you have leftovers of your soup that you don’t put it in the fridge right away. Put it on your counter and let it cool to room temperature and then place it in an airtight container to put in your fridge.
• Simmer: When you have cooked your soup then you want to let it simmer. This allows it to stay warm but to also allow the flavors of all of your ingredients to blend together. It will add a depth to it and make it taste so good!

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The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Johanna Mayer, Tracey Samuelson, and Jared O'Connell. This week's episode was mixed by Marina Paiz. 

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread takes a family favorite and brings it to the next level! It’s moist and packed with flavor. I bet that you won’t be able to stop at just one slice!

Everyone loves banana bread! And it’s even better when you can spice it up with some additional flavors! If you want to try some other banana bread recipes, then start with this classic banana bread, this strawberry banana bread, or this blueberry banana bread!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This isn’t just regular banana bread. It’s chocolate chip banana bread! This recipe is the best because it creates a thick and smooth batter with buttermilk. Yep, creamy buttermilk is what takes this recipe to the next level! This means that in every single bite, you will taste delicious melted chocolate, a hint of banana flavor, and moist and delicious bread.

This chocolate chip banana bread makes a great after-school snack for kids, and my kids LOVE it! Plus, it also freezes well! So I will usually make a few batches. One or two to eat immediately and then another that I will freeze for later. Eat this up at breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack. It’s delicious anytime and anywhere. GIve it a try. It’s going to become a family favorite!

Ingredients You Need to Make It

The list of ingredients to make chocolate chip banana bread is pretty simple. Gather them all up and keep them on hand because you’re going to want to make this again! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Shortening: This is what makes the bread moist.
• Granulated Sugar: The sugar is what makes the bread have a sweet taste.
• Eggs: The eggs bind the batter together.
• Vanilla Extract: This enhances all of the sweet flavors.
• Bananas: Your bananas should be very ripe (with some brown on the skin)
• Buttermilk: You can use store bought butter milk, or if you don’t have any then you can easily make it using this recipe.
• Salt: This brings out all of the flavors in the banana bread.
• Baking Soda: Baking soda is used to make the bread light and not chewy or dense.
• Flour: I used all purpose flour for this bread.
• Chocolate Chips: Feel free to use regular or mini chocolate chips. I used semi-sweet but milk chocolate chips work great too!

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This bread only takes 10 minutes to whip up, and the rest of the time just requires some patience while it bakes. Luckily, it fills your house with the best smell while you wait!

• Preheat Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, and lightly sprinkle granulated sugar in the pan for added sweetness. You can also line the pan with parchment paper to make removing the bread easier if you prefer.
• Cream with Mixer: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar using a handheld electric mixer.
• Mix: Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just barely incorporated.
• Mash Bananas: Remove the banana peels and mash bananas in a medium sized bowl using the back of a fork.
• Add in Bananas and Buttermilk: Add mashed bananas and buttermilk to the bowl of ingredients and mix until incorported.
• Mix in the Remaining Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Be careful not to over mix the batter. Just mix until you no longer see white flour.
• Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips using a rubber spatula. 
• Pour: Pour into the prepared pan, and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top of the batter. 
• Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool and Slice: Allow the bread to cool before removing from the pan and slicing!

Toppings and Mix-ins

You can add anything to this chocolate chip banana bread, and it will just make it taste even more delicious! The options are endless and have so much flavor to each of them. Here are a few ideas that you can try!

• Nuts or seeds: I love walnuts, almonds, pecans, or even sunflower seeds!
• Dried fruit: Cranberries, blueberries, raisins or apricots change this banana bread into something fresh and fruity!
• Toppings:  Add on some cream cheese frosting, maple syrup or simply some butter on top when it’s warm!

How to Store (and Freeze!) Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread is the bread that keeps on giving. It stores so well! Remember to make an extra loaf of this to freeze for later! You will be so glad that you did!

• On the Counter: Place your bread in an airtight container and you can snack on it all week! It will last up to 4 days!
• Freeze the Whole Loaf:  Once the breac has cooled, wrap the entire loaf tightly using plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Then, put it in a ziplock bag (don’t forget to label it with the date!) and put it in the freezer. It will last for about 6 months. When you’re ready to eat it then thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Freeze Individual Slices: Sometimes I like to freeze the brad in slices so that we can have a quick snack on hand without using up the entire loaf! Once the bread is completely cooled, slice the loaf and individually wrap each slice with plastic wrap. Place each slice in a ziplock bag and lay it flat in the freezer. When you are ready to eat it, take out a slice at a time and place in the refrigerator or on the counter at room temperature.

More Delicious Bread to Try

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread takes a family favorite and takes it to the next level! It's moist and packed with flavor. I bet that you won't be able to stop at just one slice!

Course Bread, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana bread

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 8

Calories 503kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips (or mini chips)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, and lightly sprinkle granulated sugar in the pan for added sweetness. You can also line the pan with parchment paper to make removing the bread easier if you prefer.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar using a handheld electric mixer.
• Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just barely incorporated.
• Remove the banana peels and mash bananas in a medium-sized bowl using the back of a fork.
• Add mashed bananas and buttermilk to the bowl of ingredients and mix until incorporated.
• Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Be careful not to over mix the batter. Just mix until you no longer see white flour.
• Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
• Pour into the prepared pan, and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top of the batter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool before removing from the pan and slicing!

Notes

The batter can be used to make muffins perfectly!  Follow the directions and bake muffins for about 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg

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