Easy Cocadas (Coconut Macaroons) Recipe
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Loading... - Aahil Hossain
- 26 Jul 2022
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Cocadas are a cookie made with coconut, sweetened condensed milk and (optional) macadamia nuts! This recipe is quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious. This recipe is a great gluten free treat as well.
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Recipe Origins
Cocadas are a popular candy/cookie not only in Bolivia but all over South America and other Latin American countries! They are also popular in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and even Spain.
In the United States, at least, these coconut treats are considered a traditional dessert from Mexico. However, the first mention of the cookie came in 1878 from Peru!
Traditionally, cocadas were made in a baking pan like a cake and then cut into triangles.These days, the cookies is very similar to coconut macaroons and form a sphere shape with a flat bottom. They are now served in different manners across many countries, including being sold as a street food in Mexico and being featured in bakeries in Uruguay.
Why Make this Recipe
Quick & Easy: The “dough” for these cookies takes all of 5 minutes to whip up and 25 minutes to bake, and then you have an incredible, sweet, caramel-y cookie with bits of macadamia nuts to enjoy.
Gluten Free: Cocadas are a perfect gluten-free option for those with gluten restrictions, as the cookie is not made with a traditional dough. There is not even a need for any substitutes!
Easy to Make with Children: Because this recipe involves simply mixing some ingredients and scooping them into balls, you can easily make this recipe with children! They will love helping you out in the kitchen.
What Ingredients are in this Recipe?
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
Ingredients needed to make Cocadas.
Shredded Coconut: I used shredded, sweetened coconut. A more traditional option would also be coconut flakes, fresh coconut, or grated coconut if you can find them. Make sure you are using dry coconut for best results.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 14oz can will be enough to give you what you need.
Macadamia Nuts: These can be omitted if you so choose. Be sure to use unsalted nuts.
Vanilla: Vanilla extract or pure vanilla both work.
Egg: Room temperature. Some recipes call for discarding the egg yolks and just using the egg whites and other cocada recipes call for no eggs at all. We will be using the whole egg in this recipe!
How to Make Cocadas
Step 1: Make the Dough
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Combine all ingredients with one large bowl and mix until combined.
Step 2: Bake
Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into 22-24 small balls. Place these on an unlined, ungreased cookie sheet with four sides. Read More...
