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Cocadas- Mexican Coconut Candies

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cocadas
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Shinee
This 3-ingredient cocadas recipe is my twist on Mexican coconut candies. These nutty, caramelized treats are addictively chewy and delicious!
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup (200g) sweetened coconut flakes Note 1
  • 1/3 cup (100g) dulce de leche Note 2
  • 1/3 cup (50g) coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Or line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or silicone mat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together coconut flakes, dulce de leche and macadamia nuts until well combined. (TIP: The mixture may seem dry, but don't worry. Simply work the dulce de leche into the coconut flakes.)
  • Divide the mixture into 24 mini cups packing them down tightly. Or using a small cookie scoop, form balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. (TIP: It's hard to shape the mixture into balls by hand. But if you pack a small cookie scoop well, it's super easy!)
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
  • Cool completely before transferring the cocadas onto a serving platter.

Notes

Note 1: If using unsweetened coconut flakes, double the amount of dulce de leche. Unsweetened coconut is drier than sweetened ones.
Note 2: If you can't find dulce de leche at the store, make DIY dulce de leche! 
Storing Tips:
- Store the cocadas in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or seven days in the refrigerator.
- Can't seem to finish them all in less than a week? No problem! Cocadas freeze very well. Place them into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to two months.

Nutrition

Servings: 1 cocada
Calories: 53kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 4g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 24mg