IRISH “POTATO” BALLS
¼ cup butter, softened
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set.
Recipe and photo: Mandy Nel
