🍬 Cocadas Caseras 🇲🇽

Name: 🍬 Cocadas Caseras 🇲🇽
Total time: 60 min
Cuisine: Mexican

Desserts Mexican RichardObradovic Jul 07, 2025 30

Description

Golden, chewy, and sweet — Cocadas are traditional Mexican coconut macaroons made in homes and mercados across the country. These simple delights are full of tropical charm and melt-in-your-mouth magic 🥥✨

Ingredients

🥥 200 g grated unsweetened coconut (2 cups / 7 oz)
🍬 250 g granulated sugar (1¼ cups / 8.8 oz)
🥚 2 large eggs
🥛 30 ml whole milk (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
❄️ Pinch of salt

Preparation

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt.
3️⃣ Stir in coconut and sugar until fully combined.
4️⃣ Scoop small portions onto the tray with a spoon or small ice cream scoop.
5️⃣ Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden at the edges.
6️⃣ Let cool completely before serving — texture will set as they cool 🍪

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 10 minutes
🔥 Baking time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total time: 30 minutes

Nutritional Value

🔋 Energy: 120 kcal
🥩 Protein: 1 g
🧈 Fat: 6 g
🍚 Carbohydrates: 15 g
🧂 Sodium: 30 mg

Advice

For extra depth, toast half the coconut before mixing — it adds amazing flavor 🌰

Status

Chewy, golden, and made with love — these cocadas are Mexico’s sweetest homemade treat 🥥💛 #Cocadas #MexicanDesserts #TraditionalSweets #GrannyZenKitchen

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