Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Macaroons)

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup self-rising flour or bread crumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).

2. 2

   Pour the self-rising flour or bread crumbs onto a plate.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks. Use a spoon to scoop a bit of the coconut mix and form it into a small ball using your fingers. Lightly roll the coconut ball in the self-rising flour or bread crumbs to coat the surface. Form the remaining coconut mix into small balls and roll them in the flour or bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Place the coconut balls on a greased baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the coconut balls for 15 minutes or until golden brown (it’s okay if some of the flour remains white, that’s part of the dish).