Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           butter -- softened
   4      ounces        cream cheese softened -- * see note
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      package       confectioners' sugar -- (16 ounces)
   1      package       flaked coconut -- (7 ounces), (about 2
                        -- 1/2 cups)
   1 1/2  teaspoons     ground cinnamon

Preparation:

In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Beat in the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. With a spoon, stir in the coconut. Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls. Place the cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the balls in the cinnamon, then place on a cookie sheet, cover, and chill for about 1 hour, until firm. Note: Make sure to use regular cream cheese, not a whipped or reduced-fat type. And if you prefer "dirtier" potatoes, roll the candies a second time in additional cinnamon after they've chil