Mexican
Coconut Candies
the gingered whisk
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Cocadas are coconut treats from Latin America. These soft, chewy coconut mounds are mixed with dulche de leche and studded with macadamia nuts. Cocadas are like macaroons, but much better!
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- The Gingered Whisk
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Coconut
Coconut
Main Ingredient
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– 14 oz bag shredded coconut (or 5 1/3 cups) – 13.4 oz dulce de leche – 2 oz macadamia nuts, chopped (or 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
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Easy Cocadas -
Mexican Coconut Candies
Yield
24 Servings
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
28 Minutes
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1.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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2.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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3.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, dulce de leche, and chopped macadamia nuts.
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4.
Using a sturdy wooden spoon, mix until well combined. It will be thick, keep mixing until it is all combined.
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5.
With a medium cookie scoop (or using 2 TBSP at a time), form roughly 24 balls.
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6.
Place the cocadas 1" apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
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7.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until starting to become golden. They will not be completely firm.
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8.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
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9.
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
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