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Mexican Coconut Candies

Mexican Coconut Candies: Quick & Chewy 3-Ingredient Treats

Enjoy these Mexican Coconut Candies made with just three ingredients for a delightful treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 candies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocadas
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes Use unsweetened and double the dulce de leche if needed.
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Rich binder, can be homemade.
  • 1 cup Coarsely Chopped Macadamia Nuts Substitute with almonds or pecans if desired.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips For a chocolatey surprise.
  • Mixed Coconut Types Combine shredded and flaked coconut for varied texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mini Muffin Pan
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it or lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened coconut flakes, dulce de leche, and coarsely chopped macadamia nuts. Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
  3. Pack the mixture tightly into the mini muffin cups or use a cookie scoop to form balls on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Observe closely as they bake.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before transferring to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cocadas are gluten-free and perfect for quick and easy indulgence. Experiment with different nut and chocolate variations for added flavor!

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