Cocada coconut treats originating from South America are made with simple grated coconut to which milk, sugar, spices, or flavorings are added according to each family’s traditions or habits because it is one of those recipes that everyone has made their own with some small variant. If you like coconut
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: South American
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated coconut
- 1.2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Electric whisk
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Chopper
- 1 Parchment paper
Preparation of Cocada Coconut Treats
In a bowl, pour the sugar, add the eggs, and whisk everything until you get a nice frothy mixture.
At this point, add the coconut and mix well to combine everything.
Then add the milk and a teaspoon of cinnamon, mix again.
Now chop the almonds finely with a chopper.
Once chopped, pour them into the coconut mixture and mix everything well.
Line a baking dish of about 7×12 inches with parchment paper, then pour the cocada mixture and level it well with a spatula.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into cubes.
Before serving, sprinkle with some powdered sugar.
And voilà… the cocada coconut treats are ready to be served and enjoyed.
Useful Tips
The treats can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, just make sure to close them well in a container with a lid.
You can use any milk you like, either plant-based or traditional. Regarding the almonds, I used blanched ones, but unblanched ones work just as well.
If you prefer, instead of making a slab to cut into cubes, you can also make balls and bake the treats individually, in this case, halve the cooking time.
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