Cocadas (Mexican Coconut Drops)
Chewy, golden coconut drops with browned edges and a soft middle. Only five ingredients and no flour.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.36 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
- 2
Put the coconut, condensed milk, egg yolks, vanilla and salt in a saucepan over a low heat. Stir for 5 to 7 minutes, until thick and the mixture pulls away from the pan.
7 min - 3
Take off the heat and cool for 10 minutes so it is easy to handle.
10 min - 4
Scoop 16 heaped tablespoons onto the tray and shape into rough mounds.
- 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are deep golden. Cool on the tray for 10 minutes before lifting off, as they firm up as they cool.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.