Cocadas

Cocadas

YIELD: Makes 12 pieces

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup - honey

2 cups - shredded coconut

1/4 cup - condensed milk

3 - eggs

1/2 tsp. - almond extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.

In a bowl, add shredded coconut, condensed milk, honey, egg whites and almond extract, mix together with a spoon until fully combined.

Lightly wet hands, spoon about 3 Tablespoons of coconut mixture into your hand and gently form a ball. Place onto greased cookie sheet.

Lightly wet hands again, and repeat process until all mixture is formed into 12 balls.

Place onto a 10" x 15" cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Allow to cool.