Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2008

These were cute, although not quite as cute as I imagined. I guess because to make them on such a small scale, they don't really resemble a potato. However, they tasted really good and my guests loved them. I like them, but they are really rich!

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BUTTERCUP928

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Home Town: Lakewood, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

I never made these before, but always loved them from the store. This recipe was simple and turned out great. They are delicious. My boyfriend's review: "Yum! Just like the nuns used to make". Yes, that was a compliment! I used a good deal more cinnamon, but other than that, no changes to this recipe.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2008

I did not care for this recipe.

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Amanda C

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

So this is pretty much a heavy butter cream frosting with coconut. It's pretty dang yummy as is. I only gave the recipe 4 stars, because it requires a LOT of chilling in-between stages in order to keep the dough workable and not a pile of goo, so the prep time/ready time isn't even close. I mixed a little powdered sugar (1/2 tsp per tablespoon) with the cinnamon to keep it less bitter for the kids. Next time, I may reduce the powdered sugar to see if it tastes a little less like frosting and more like cheesecake. I've also considered adding a box of sugar free pudding mix to it for flavor. I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the good starter recipe!

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

I make these every ST Patty's Day and it's great to get new ideas for making them taster. I love these. I liked the review with added cocoa powder, never used Cocoa powder before. Going to have to try that. and also I love recipes using cream cheese.

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

My daughter needed to take something to school(middle school) for a Christmas celebration. We made 2 batches of these and she said it wasn't enough, everyone wanted more. Two of her teachers asked for the recipe. They are wonderful. I would not change anything when making these.

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Valerie

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2007

Too gooey to form into anything but brown puddles.

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kxo

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

Excellent Treat! I also made these to "garnish" irish soda bread at a work function. They were so sweet & so delicious - just like the ones I used to have straight from the candymaker in NYC. Make sure you use an electric mixer to mix the beginning ingrediants. Using a utensil for the coconut flakes is fine. Also I had to put the dough back in the fridge every so often to firm up. I also threw in a dash of confectioners sugar with the cinnamon.

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Spicydeene

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Home Town: Staten Island, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2007

my son's favorite. Two batches went like wildfire.

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EndoMom

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007

I made this recipe for St. Patrick's Day. My family loved the taste. The only thing I changed was the cinnamon to cocoa powder. It gave the candy a hint of chocolate without the calories.

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Grandma Sue

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Home Town: Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2007

I made this for ST. Patties Day for a potluck with me friends. It was such a hit I have sent them all here to get the recipe for themselves. I love it!!! I did sprikle the candy with cinnamon and sugar instead of rolling them~which was a bit much for us! Thank you for posting!

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LOUGHNEY

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2007

After mixing all the ingredients together, I chilled for about 30 min to harden it up and not be so sticky. The cinnamon coating went on well. Be sure not to make them too big. Irregular shape, two bite size is perfect. Keep refrigerated.

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Susy B

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2007

I made with 3 cups of sugar, all else as directed. They were a huge hit!

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2007

Great recipe! I made these last second for some St. Patty's giggles, and fed them to two guys who don't normally like coconut. They loved 'em. They never really firmed up, but I was told that's part of their charm.

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Ari

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2007

These were adorable! And they tasted great too! I did let them sit in the fridge overnight before forming into potatoes & I rolled them in a cinnamon/sugar/cocoa combo. I gave away gift plates of Irish Cream brownies w/ little decanters of homemade Irish Cream & used these as a garnish on the plates. I'll make them year after year although next year I may try them w/ potatoes subbed for the cream cheese as suggested by Reen. Thansk for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2007

I have been making this fun candy for 50 years. I use potatoes instead of the cream cheese and add almond flavoring and Irish Whiskey. I also make eyes for the "potatoes" with small slivers of almonds.Wish I could post a picture but am computer challenged.

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2007

Made these for a potluck at work and everyone loved them. Easy to make too!!!

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Kristin

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Living In: Newark, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2007

My husband was having a St. Pats potluck at work and I was looking for something "Irish" and "different" to send. I stumbled across this recipe and decided it looked easy, fast and good so I tried it. I just finished emailing him the recipe - there were a lot of requests for it! I added 1/2 Tablespoon of cocoa to the cinnamon and they were DELICIOUS!!! I will DEFINATELY be making these again!!

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Cindy L.

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2007

They certainly look inviting, these little potatoes. I will surely try them soon!

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Simona

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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2007

My mom made these for years, she has since passed away & I have lost my recipe. I was excited to find it here..THANK YOU!

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