Cocadas are a traditional and popular dessert in Colombia. There are different variations of this wonderfully sweet treat, however, the main ingredient is always shredded coconut(coco), while other ingredients are dependent on region and family.
Cocadas are usually sold on the streets and beaches around the country. Cocadas are very easy to make and keep fresh up to two weeks in the fridge stored in cookie tins.
These Cocadas Blancas(White Cocadas) are a delicious, sticky, sweet treat from the coast of Colombia. Here are some of the variations that I’ve posted before on the site: Cocadas de Arequipe, Cocadas de Lechera and Chancacas.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients:
(About 12 cocadas)
2 1/2 cups of shredded coconut fresh or store bought
3/4 cup of sugar
1 1/2 cups of coconut water
1/4 cup of whole milk
Pinch of cinnamon powder
Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
2. Let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir often with a wooden spoon to prevent the coconut mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
3.Using 2 spoons, drop small amounts of the mixture onto the baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
4.Let cool completely. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks
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I love these sweets! Thanks for sharing how to make them!
Thank you,Belinda!
Do you think it would be possible to substitute coconut milk for the whole milk? Looking forward to trying this one!
Dennis, I used coconut water and whole milk.
you do love your coconut, don’t you, erica! i do too, and these look yummy.
Colombians love to eat and cook with coconuts…..;-)
I love all things coconut. These look amazingly addictive!
Thank you, Joanne! They are delicious!
Mmmmm – these look so good. I enjoy coconut so these candies would go fast in my house!
Thank you, Amy!
these sound amazing, love coconut and cardamom
Thank you,Shannon!
I made these Cocadas Blancas for a bake sale and we sold them very fast. Simple to make and really good. I placed mine in the fridge until ready to sell and they were perfect.
Thanks, Susana!
Erica,
Should the coconut be unsweetened? If I use Baker’s sweetened coconut, can I eliminate the sugar?
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes!! I am planning to make this one for the Colombian booth at International Day at the American School of Kuwait!
If you use sweetened coconut, add less sugar.