Cocada is a traditional Mexican coconut treat made with simple, honest ingredients like fresh coconut, milk, and sugar. These baked coconut cookies are fragrant, golden, and deeply satisfying—proof that great desserts don’t need complexity. Let’s see how to make them. Cocada (Mexican Coconut Cookies)
Traditional
Gluten Free
Mexican
Gluten-free
Cocada
Cocada is a traditional Mexican coconut cookie made with fresh coconut, milk, and sugar. Simple, fragrant, and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- Fresh grated coconut 5 cups
- Milk 4 cups
- Sugar 3 cups
- Egg yolks 4
- Chopped almonds 2 tablespoons
Tools
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Combine milk, grated coconut, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well combined.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Slowly add beaten egg yolks, stirring continuously.
- Return to heat and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Scoop small portions onto a greased or lined baking tray.
- Sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- Bake until golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
310 kcal
310 kcal
Fat
18 g
18 g
Carbohydrates
34 g
34 g
Protein
5 g
5 g
Sugar
28 g
28 g
Fiber
3 g
3 g
Sodium
45 mg
45 mg
This post is also available in: Italiano (Italian)
