I had meant to put up a post yesterday but a few St Patty's Day drinks got in the way. I hope everyone had a good one with luck going their way!
We started the day out with those pesky leprechauns visiting while we were sleeping. They did their usual trick of dumping my basket of food magazines and messing up the living room. My kids set some traps but the leprechauns didn't go for them and we couldn't catch them.They did leave some gold chocolate coins so the kids were happy.
My son came home from school yesterday with a treat of Irish potatoes that his wonderful teachers had made with the class. They were so good I thought I should share this classic recipe with with you. You don't have to wait until next St Patty's Day to make them. They are good any time of year!
Here are my two hams all ready to go to school yesterday. Happy Friday!
Irish Potatoes
¼ lb butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 lb powdered sugar
3 teaspoon vanilla
7 oz coconut
cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together. Make sure mixture is well blended. Roll into balls and then roll into cinnamon. Keep leftovers refrigerated.
The Japanese Redneck
That's a very neat idea and they don't look so good, but with what's in them, I bet they tasted good.
vanillasugar
i am dying to make these. i saw them over at joy the baker too. i bet they are addictive! can't believe how big your kids got!
kat
How fun is that
Pam
We had naughty leprechauns visit our house too. What a mess they made.
The Irish potatoes look amazing and totally addictive!
TheBasilBee
my coworkers wife made these and brought them in yesterday and i had one for the first time..they were delish! Hope you enjoyed your st.pattys day!
The Food Hunter
Your children are really cute. I made Irish potatoes too this week.
claudia lamaoscolo
I love Irish potatoes and you have a gorgeous family!
teresa
these are so fun, my kids made some at school too and loved them!
Allie
I remember making these when I was younger. So funny, my friend at work had to do something for the leprechauns too! I never remember getting anything but I like the idea of chocolate coins, very cute 🙂
Jill's Comfort Zone
I love it!!!! I'll have to try this recipe one day!
Mary
The kids look great and I'm sure they enjoyed the day. Your candy sounds delicious. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Lorie
Totally cute idea!
Mrs. L
I keep passing by this recipe because it has coconut in it which my husband doesn't like...but I've decided maybe I should just make them for me 🙂
Laura mc
Guys its st paddys day! Not st pattys day! Please respect and say it proper! Laura (in irealand) 🙂