Cocadas Veracruzanas (Chewy Coconut Drops)
Chewy, golden coconut sweets scented with cinnamon and lime, a Veracruz market favourite made in one pan.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.22 a head
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
Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- 2
Put the sugar, water and cinnamon stick in a wide, heavy pan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then boil for 4 to 5 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened.
5 min - 3
Stir in the coconut, lime zest and salt. Cook over a medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick, clumps together and starts to turn pale gold. It should pull away from the sides of the pan.
8 min - 4
Take off the heat, remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the vanilla.
- 5
Working quickly while it is warm, drop 12 heaped tablespoons onto the trays, shaping with two wet spoons into rough mounds.
- 6
Leave to cool and firm up for 30 minutes. Store in a tin for up to 5 days.
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.