Irish Potatoes

I make these every year for St. Patty's Day. Time consuming but delicious and cheaper than the bakery!

IRISH POTATOES

Double Batch

1 ½ sticks butter, softened

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

8 cups confectioners’ sugar

6 cups flaked coconut

2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon

Regular Batch

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 package (4 oz.) of cream cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 cups confectioner's sugar

3 cups flaked coconut

1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.

2. Add the vanilla and confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth.

3. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.

4. The doubled batch makes approximately 100 potatoes.