Irish Potatoes Candy

Name: Irish Potatoes Candy
Ingredients: 1/4 cup softened butter; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar; 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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Ingredients

1/4 cup softened butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

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["NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.", "In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.", "Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.", "Beat until mixture forms a ball.", "Stir in coconut with a spoon.", "Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.", "Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.", "Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.", "If you prefer \"dirtier potatoes\"" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.""