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Coconut Kisses - Besitos de Coco

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com

Coconut Kisses - Besitos de Coco

Coconut Kisses - Besitos de Coco

Photo © Hector Rodriguez 2008
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) are a favorite treat in the Spanish speaking islands. They are a great substitute for cookies. Here is a simple basic recipe, which can be dressed up by adding nuts or dipping kisses in chocolate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 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.

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