A favorite treat in the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands is a type of cookie called coconut kisses (besitos de coco). Here is a simple basic recipe, which can be gussied up with crushed nuts or dipped/drizzled in chocolate.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut (or vanilla) extract
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Grease a 13x9x2 cookie sheet.
3. In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together into a dough.
4. Divide the dough into 24 uniform balls.
5. Place the balls on the greased cookie sheet and bake for about 35 minutes. They should be golden.
Servings: 24 cookies.
