1 (12 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup butter
3 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel, and peel potatoes. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, milk, water and flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut. Add soaked potatoes, pecans, and 1/2 cup of sugar, and pour water over mixture. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Garnish with 1/2 cup roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup brown sugar.