Description
A delightful blend of chewy and crunchy textures with sweet coconut, these chews evoke warm memories and are perfect for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, chopped nuts (if using), and salt.
- Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chews are beautifully golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Great to enjoy with tea or coffee, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chew
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg