Chilean Cocadas Cookies

Steps

• 1

  In a medium-sized pot, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• 2

  Cook over medium-low heat while constantly stirring. When the mixture is thick and bubbling, remove from heat. This should take 12-15 minutes, but be careful to not over-cook or let the contents turn brown.
• 3

  When finished, transfer to a bowl to stop the cooking process and let cool for 10 minutes. The mixture should be comfortable to touch (not hot) when forming the cookies.
• 4

  Next pre-heat your oven to 350°F and cover a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• 5

  To form the cocadas, take small spoonfuls of the prepared coconut - about 1 1/4-inch wide - and place over the covered baking sheet. The cookies can be placed close together since they won’t rise in the oven.
• 6

  Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cookies look like they’re about to burn, to get a nice, crispy outside. Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet before storing.