COCONUT BALLS (COQUITOS)

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Make and share this Coconut Balls (Coquitos) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 ounce) can grated coconut in heavy syrup
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Drain syrup from coconut. Reserve syrup.
  • Mix coconut, brown sugar, and vanilla in a medium size saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat for a few minutes then allow to cool.
  • Make small balls on buttered cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Mix coconut syrup and white sugar in small saucepan and cook over medium heat.
  • Stir frequently until it becomes dark brown.
  • Pour over balls and allow to cool.

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