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Mexican Coconut Candies

4 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 20MINS

Mexican Coconut Candies

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My take on classic Mexican cocadas, aka coconut candies. Only 3 ingredients for these chewy, sweet coconut heaven, perfect Cinco de Mayo treat!
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My take on classic Mexican cocadas, aka coconut candies. Only 3 ingredients for these chewy, sweet coconut heaven, perfect Cinco de Mayo treat!
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Sweet and Savory by Shinee
Hi, I'm Shinee. I create finger food, bite-size desserts, cakes, and cocktails, in short, party food!
http://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/

20MINS

Total Time

$0.79

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Sweetened Shredded Coconut
5 cups
Sweetened Shredded Coconut
Dulce de Leche
1/2 cup
Dulce de Leche
Macadamia Nuts
1/3 cup
Chopped Macadamia Nuts
Nonstick Cooking Spray
as needed
Nonstick Cooking Spray

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
455
Fat
27.4 g
Protein
1.2 g
Carbs
49.4 g
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Hi, I'm Shinee. I create finger food, bite-size desserts, cakes, and cocktails, in short, party food!
http://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a large bowl, mix together Sweetened Shredded Coconut (5 cups) with Dulce de Leche (1/2 cup) until well combined.
step 2 In a large bowl, mix together Sweetened Shredded Coconut (5 cups) with Dulce de Leche (1/2 cup) until well combined.
step 3
Coarsely chop Macadamia Nuts (1/3 cup) and mix them in with the coconut mixture.
step 3 Coarsely chop Macadamia Nuts (1/3 cup) and mix them in with the coconut mixture.
step 4
Lightly spray mini muffin pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed). Divide the coconut mixture into 24 mini cups packing them down tightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
step 4 Lightly spray mini muffin pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed). Divide the coconut mixture into 24 mini cups packing them down tightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
step 5
Cool completely before removing from the pan.
step 5 Cool completely before removing from the pan.

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Snack
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
Vegetarian
Mexican
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