What are Irish potatoes? St. Patrick’s Day treat is a Philly favorite

The Philly cheesesteak, soft pretzels, hoagies and water ice are all some of this region’s most iconic foods.

But the Philadelphia area can also lay claim to a St. Patrick’s Day delicacy that’s almost completely unheard of outside of the area: the Irish potato.

Over the years, grabbing a few boxes of the cinnamon-covered nuggets of coconut and sugar have become as much a part of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday celebration as parades and parties…

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