Cocada
Indulge in the heavenly sweetness of Cocada, a classic Latin American dessert that combines rich shredded coconut, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla to create chewy, golden perfection. This easy-to-make treat is prepared by simmering the coconut mixture into a luscious batter, then baking dollops to achieve their iconic caramelized edges. With just a handful of pantry staples and a prep time of 10 minutes, Cocada is a crowd-pleasing dessert ideal for celebrations or as a decadent snack. Golden-brown, fragrant, and bursting with tropical flavor, these coconut cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures. For coconut lovers everywhere, Cocadas are an irresistible delicacy that’s sure to brighten your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams shredded coconut
- 400 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 10 grams butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, forming a clear syrup.
Add the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the syrup and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, mixing until it’s completely melted and incorporated.
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them about an inch apart.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cocadas begin to turn golden brown.
Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cocadas to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve the cocadas at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.0 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 255.3 g | 1276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1890 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.1 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.2 g | 233% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1246 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3667 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
