Bolinhas de Côco
Classic Portuguese coconut sweets: soft, chewy balls of shredded coconut bound with condensed milk and gently baked until golden.
35Min
24Servings
78Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendly
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Equipment
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Plate
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Oven
Ingredients
Main ingredients
shredded coconut (shredded)
200 g
condensed milk
200 g
egg yolk
2 pcs
butter (softened)
20 g
granulated sugar
100 g
Instructions
1
Mix ingredients
Combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, egg yolks, softened butter and sugar in a bowl.
5 min
2
Form balls
Roll the mixture into small balls about 3 cm in diameter.
15 min
Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
3
Coat with sugar
Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
5 min
4
Bake
Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven.
10 min180°Ctimer 10 min
Check at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature
Store in an airtight container. Thaw frozen balls at room temperature.
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