Irish Potato Candies

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until the mixture forms a ball. Stir in the coconut and mix until combined.
2. Roll the mixture between your hands to shape the bite-size candies like potatoes. Place each ball on a parchment-lined backing sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
3. Place some cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the cinnamon, coating the outside completely, so there are no white spots.