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Grandmom's Irish Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Theresa DiPaolo 

"My mom's Irish Potato Candy. This one doesn't have coconut, but it is really tasty."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 3.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

What to Drink?
Cocktail Classic Whiskey Sour

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, evaporated milk, cream of tartar and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil. Cook to the soft ball stage at 234 degrees F (115 degrees C). A few drops will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Add vanilla and beat until creamy and stiff. Roll into balls and shape like little potatoes. Roll each ball in cinnamon to coat, then press in pieces of chopped nuts to look like eyes. You can also dust with cocoa to simulate dirt.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by WS MOM 
This was so tasty. A little messy to shape, but very easy since if it gets too hard just the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by BETH MOHLER 
I've used this one before, and it's really good...to cut the sweetness a bit we usually roll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by INNOCENT_LITTLE_ANGUL 
kids love them MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by besame21 
I tried this recipe with a friend that likes to bake. After about 1 hour of cooling, I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2005 by TCHO 
I did everything right and they came out like little crumbly sugar balls. Bummer. Won't be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2004 by MAHooper 
Disappointing ... I followed the recipe EXACTLY and waited til mixture cooled as directed to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Becki 
Just what I remember. Glad there's no coconut. My kids love them! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by dancer 
it is ok i mean if you like carmel. these are not really irish potatoes more like carmel in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by LOVIELOVER19 
Very good, even though they didn't have coconut in them. They didn't last very long. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Grandmom's Irish Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 62

  • Total Fat: 0.9g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.4g

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