Coconetes (Rustic Coconut Cookies)

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These rustic coconut cookies, also called coconetes , are very popular in the Dominican Republic. You can enter any grocery store anywhere in the country and you will almost certainly find them.

I call them "rustic" cookies because they have a slightly rough texture, and a little dry. This does not mean they are not delicious, after all, anything with coconut is.

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The coconetes are perfect for serving with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or one of our delicious tropical drinks. I advise you to always serve them with something to drink, unless you are an expert in the Heimlich maneuver.

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Some know these cookies as cakes . Another not very attractive name for which it is known is "añugaperros". If I already know, it's a strange name.

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From this recipe you will get a good amount of cookies, so it is perfect to take to a costume party, or for the sales that schools organize, since the children love them.

And they will sell more drinks.

Recipe Coconetes (Rustic Coconut Cookies)

Preparation

10 mins

Cooking

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Recipe Coconetes (Coconut Rustic Biscuits): Rich coconut cookies, very easy to prepare and that go very well with the afternoon coffee.

Serves : 18 coconetes (approx)

Author : Clara González

Ingredients

• Butter to spread the baking sheet
• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/3 cup of butter (1/2 bar)
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup coarse grated coconut

Instructions

1. Butter a baking sheet.
2. Preheat the oven to 145 ° C [300 ° F].
3. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together. Reservation.
4. Mix sugar and butter and beat on low speed until the butter acquires a paler shade.
5. Add the eggs one by one as you continue to beat. Remove from the blender.
6. With a spatula mix the coconut with butter followed by flour.
7. Make 2 teaspoon piles on the baking sheet.
8. Bake until golden (check at 15 minutes).
9. Cool to room temperature before serving.