Cocadas [Video+Recipe] Coconut Candies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut ([175 grams] see notes)
• 1 cup powdered white sugar ([140 grams])
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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   --- 1. Combine ---

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   Prepare: Combine the coconut, ¾ cup of sugar, 1 ½ cups of water, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan and stir to combine.Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced almost completely.

3. 3

   --- 2. Add more sugar ---

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   Combine: Remove the cinnamon.Add the remaining sugar and stir vigorously until all the liquid has evaporated.

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   --- 3. Mold ---

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   Mold: Remove from the heat and immediately form small mounds of 2 tablespoons (or 1 soup spoon) on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.Let them cool until they have dried and turned a matte cream color.

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   --- 4. Store or serve ---

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   Bake: Once it has reached room temperature, you can store it in a wide-mouth jar with an airtight lid. It will keep for two weeks.Or serve it right away.