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Mexican "Cocadas" (Dairy and Refined Sugar Free)

A traditional tasting cocada that is dairy-free and refined sugar free. Soft coconut with a sweet nutty flavor.
Prep Time1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 15
Author: Julie

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Macadamia Nuts Roughly Chopped
  • Homemade Dairy Free "Dulce de Leche" Recipe Bellow

Dairy Free "Dulce de Leche"

  • 1 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk Thai Kitchen brand
  • 1 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Start by making the dairy-free dulce de leche. In a medium sauce pan, mix 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a quick boil and then lower heat. Be careful not to burn or let it pour out.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, add the baking soda. Let it simmer on low for 1 hour stirring every 5-10 minutes.
  • After an hour, add vanilla extract and depending on consistency, keep simmering for another 15-30 minutes or until it reduces by half and looks thick like caramel.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and the dulce de leche you just made. Mix very well (work that arm).
  • Place some parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
  • Use your hands to create tightly packed golf sized balls with coconut mixture. Place the balls at least one inch apart on parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Let the cocadas cool for at least 15 minutes after.