Reviewed: May 12, 2012

Little sugar balls, the cinnamon makes them. I tried with cocoa on the outside and still good but not as striking for sure. I also made some with the cocoa and mint extract, but the mint flavor wasn't strong enough, maybe next time I'll just mince the mint and make "potatoes with chives" candies!

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eandtheboys

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Bend, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2012

I made these for St. Patrick's day, my husband loved them. He loves coconut and these were so easy because you dont have to cook them. I did add cocoa powder with powdered sugar and cinnamon for the coating and it really gave them a realistic potato look.

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for the love of food

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Perris, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2012

This recipe was what I was looking for! I've made these candies since I was in the second grade and now being a grown adult I had misplaced it during a move, so I searched on other websites and including this one and found that this recipe came the closest to what I lost. I added a little more coconut. Also for those of you that say it's too messy or sticky to roll...well it is! And that's how it's supposed to be. Just use your palms, roll quickly and then plop about three or four in a bowl of cinnamon and swirl them around until coated. Then use your clean fingers to pick them up and put them on a try to be refrigerated. And I also needed a lot more cinnamon than what was recommended. Enjoy!

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tanyaburrows

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2012

This is a great recipe, very easy and looks just like little potatoes, so cute. I took advice from the reviewer who said to chill between steps. That worked really well. I got about 48-50 (someone kept stealing them before I could count) I mixed icing sugar with the cinnamon before rolling them. These are great. Thanks for the recipe.

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gr8tay

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

I made it just fine, everything had the right consistency and there were not issues with process, but no one, and I mean no one liked them. I ended up throwing out the whole batch because the people who tried them didn't go beyond their first bite. Yuck!

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lynneb

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

This is a fun & tasty recipe that my family enjoyed making & eating. I am only giving it four stars because I had to make some changes to get the family friendly results. I toasted my coconuts & used about a 1:4 ratio of cinnamon to unsweetened cocoa powder. The cocoa makes them look more like a potato. I also did a lot of chilling in between. Thanks for the tip of watering my hands to roll the "potatoes". We will definitely make these again!

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Dinner Diva

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

I made these yesterday for St.Patrick's Day and they are so good! I would definitely recommend this recipe. I used reg salted butter and reg cream cheese (not low fat) for the recipe. Very easy to make. I did not roll the "potatoes" in cinnamon after they were chilled. There was plenty on there and I have heard from others that the cinnamon can be overpowering if too much is put on.

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mishas

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

This was always a favorite in Philadelphia on St. Patty's day. I had no idea that it was so well known outside of that area. I make them every year, but only in the last few years have I added the cream cheese. Before that I was quite happy without it, but I like it with too. After chilling (and I have already left them in the refrigerator overnight), I have always simply shaken them in a bag containing cinnamon. I will have to try including cocoa with the cinnamon this year.

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

Love these and have been making them for many years now. Fun and delicious. Don't think you need to change a thing. Great Recipe!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Living In: Shapleigh, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

Fantastic! Being from Philly where this little treat originated from, I've had Irish potatoes every St. Patty's Day since I was little and these are exactly the way they're supposed to be done. Perfect! I was able to make 58 with this recipe as they should be small because they are very rich. I used more cinnamon than it called for, but that's no biggie. And I chill them overnight. Also, make sure you use confectioners sugar (powdered) and not granulated!! LOL

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