Ingredients:
2 cups desiccated coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Please warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a baking sheet on it covered with parchment paper.
Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, flour, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
Using spoon or cookie scoop portion out dough and roll it into small balls.
Place the balls on prepared baking sheet gently flattening them with the palm of your hand.
Bake until edges are browned which takes 10-12 minutes approximately.
For several minutes let these products stay on the tray then transfer them to wire rack in order to cool completely.
Tips for Success
1. Use Fresh Ingredients
Go for high quality shredded coconut and condensed milk to boost up the taste of your chewies.
2. Don’t Overmix the Dough
Take caution while mixing your dough, overmixing it may result into having tough or very dense chewies. Mix until just combined for a tender texture.
3. Watch the Baking Time
Don’t let them bake too long in the oven; keep an eye on them to avoid this. They should be golden brown around the edges when done.
4. Get Creative with Add-Ins
For variety, try adding things like chocolate chips, nuts and dried fruit among other things to personalize your coconut chewies completely.
Health Benefits
Coconut chewie is definitely a sinfully sweet treat but it also has some surprising health benefits;
1. Rich in Healthy Fats
Coconut is full of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of healthy fat that helps heart health and weight management;
2. Boosted Energy Levels
They contain MCT content which means these kinds of food can give both quick and continued energy thus making them perfect pick-me-up snacks;
3. Enhanced Digestive Health
Mix in dried fruit like pineapple, mango or papaya for the taste of tropics.