Chilean Cocadas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Chilean Cocadas
Description
The recipe for Chilean Cocadas begins by combining sweetened shredded coconut with condensed milk, cornstarch, almond and vanilla extracts. After resting briefly, the thick mixture is spooned onto parchment-lined sheets in small mounds spaced apart. Baking at a high temperature for 15 to 20 minutes gives the cookies lightly browned edges and a tender, chewy interior. Cooling on a rack helps set their shape. Once cooled, a light dusting of confectioners sugar adds a delicate sweetness and visual appeal.
The cookies have a compact, coconut-dense texture with the sweetened condensed milk providing moisture and sweetness. The almond and vanilla extracts contribute subtle aroma and complexity. The baking time requires attention as the edges should be golden without overbaking.
These cookies can be stored loosely covered and enjoyed as a coconut-flavored snack or dessert. They require simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, making them accessible for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut shredded
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2.5 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a medium mixing bowl stir together the coconut, cornstarch, condensed milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture sit for 3 to 5 minutes
- Using 2 tablespoons, drop the mixture by heaping a rounded spoonful onto parchment lined cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Watching the cocadas closely, bake them for 15 to 20 minutes until they are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cocadas from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.
- Using a fine meshed sieve or sifter, dust the cocadas with confectioner’s sugar.
- Store the cookies loosely covered until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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