Coquitos ~ Coconut drops

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12 min

This is how I make the most delicious Coconut Drops ~ Coquitos. They’re super moist inside, slightly crispy on the edges, and just the right amount of sweetness.

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Ingredients

200 g diseccated coconut

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp vanilla paste

2 egg yolks

2 egg whites

pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl mix the diseccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla paste and 2 egg yolks.

Step 2

In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites till stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Incorporate the whisked egg whites to the mix.

Step 4

Transfer to a piping bag with a wide star nozzle and pipe cookies on a lined baking tray.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven at 180C for 10-12 min or until golden brown.

Step 6

Let them cool down 5-10 min before serving.

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Notes

I used to find these cookie-like treats in every bakery shop back in Venezuela. Recreating them was a challenge, but I think I came close. If you don’t believe me, try it for yourself!

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