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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Desserts » Cocadas De Lechera (sweet Condensed Milk And Coconut Bars)

    Cocadas de Lechera (Sweet Condensed Milk and Coconut Bars)

    Apr 6, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 19 Comments

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    Cocadas de Lechera (Sweet Condensed Milk and Coconut Bars)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 16 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • Cooking spray to prepare the pan
    • 1 can 14 oz condensed milk
    • 5 cups sweet shredded coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Spray an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl mix the coconut and sweet condensed milk until well combined.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
    • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until very lightly browned.
    • Cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.
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    I don't like staying in the kitchen for hours after cooking the main course making dessert, so I prefer simple desserts for entertaining. These Sweet Condensed Milk Bars or Cocadas de Lechera are the perfect dessert for entertaining.

    I wish you all a happy Pascua (Easter) with your families and friends. Hope you enjoy the warm, spring days a head. Have fun with the egg hunts!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Belinda @zomppa

      April 06, 2012 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This is SOOOOOO simple - I'm totally on it - perfect for this weekend, and you know how much I LOVE condensed milk. Happy Easter!

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    2. Jeannie

      April 06, 2012 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      I love simple recipes like this....looks so delicious too! Happy Easter!

      Reply
    3. Lauren de Recetas Americanas

      April 06, 2012 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      Qué pinta! These look so good and so easy! I'll be trying asap! Feliz pascua!

      Reply
    4. Sue/the view from great island

      April 06, 2012 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      Gorgeous! I just made a similar dessert but topped it with a layer of almonds and chocolate. So easy and so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Claudia

      April 06, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      When you're making a holiday meal - something must be simplified! This is packed with goodness and flavor and makes life easy. Happy Easter!

      Reply
    6. ruth

      April 07, 2012 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      Wow. It looks and sounds amazing!

      Reply
    7. Oysterculture

      April 07, 2012 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      It sounds delicious and I was shocked that there were so few ingredients. I'll look brilliant when I take this over for brunch tomorrow.

      Reply
    8. Joanne

      April 09, 2012 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      bar desserts are definitely my favorite way to go when entertaining a crowd. With coconut these sound just perfect for spring!

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    9. Kim

      April 09, 2012 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Wow - it really doesn't get much easier than this and the bars looks so delicious!

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    10. Faith

      April 09, 2012 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      I love coconut so I'd be all over these bars! Mmm, I bet they're perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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    11. grace

      April 09, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      simple, straightforward, sweet, and satisfying!

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    12. Diana

      April 17, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made those for Easter and my family loved them ...I didn't have a chance to eat one. I am making them again. We love your site, all your recipes are simple and they are delicious, Thanks

      Reply
    13. Erica

      April 17, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

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    14. Cindy

      April 27, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe last night, so quick and easy, but so delicious. My Columbian friend said this recipe is better than his mothers.

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    15. Dinie

      November 11, 2012 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a coconut sweet that was slightly different to the Jamaican sweets, Coconut Drops! I think that I'll try these some time.. Latinos and Caribbeans have a lot in common foodwise!!

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    16. Erika

      January 24, 2013 at 4:57 am

      5 stars
      These were SO easy to make and came out perfectly baked in a mini muffin pan! They also freeze well. Great recipe!!

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    17. Tyler Peck

      March 06, 2023 at 1:02 pm

      Sweetened shredded coconut, correct?

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      • Erica Dinho

        March 06, 2023 at 2:54 pm

        Yes, but you can use unsweetened if you prefer.

        Reply
        • Ty

          March 11, 2023 at 1:14 pm

          Thanks! Trying sweetened first. Probably the way to go since you’re not adding sugar, but just curious since condensed milk is pretty sweet.

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