Cocadas

Cocadas

Cocadas

Cocadas are a delightful coconut treat, popular in Latin America and made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs. They are chewy and sweet, perfect as a dessert or a snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 180cal
Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 85mg

Difficulty Level: easy

15 min Prep
15 min Cook
30 min Total
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that it’s at the perfect temperature by the time you’re ready to bake your cocadas.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cocadas from sticking and help with easy cleanup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly mixed, making sure the coconut is fully coated.
  4. Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Keep an eye on them as ovens can vary, and you want them lightly brown, not burnt.
  6. Once baked, remove the cocadas from the oven and place the baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow them to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the cocadas from the baking sheet to the cooling rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and reach the perfect chewy texture.
  8. Enjoy your cocadas as a sweet treat! They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They make for a great snack or dessert.
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