COCADAS

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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together coconut, cornstarch, condensed milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Let mixture sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Using 2 tablespoons, drop by heaping rounded spoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheet about 1-inch apart. Watching closely, bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • Using fine meshed sieve or sifter, dust with confectioners' sugar. Store loosely covered until ready to serve.

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