Besitos de Coco (or Coconut Kisses) are the Latin version of Coconut Macaroons. These delightful confections will melt in your mouth! They are a perennial favorite here in Puerto Rico and super-easy to make. There are many variations to this recipe, but below is a good basic one. This recipe can then be dressed up by adding a chocolate kiss on the top, drizzling chocolate, or adding nuts.

Ingredients

- 3 c. coconut flakes
  4 tsp. butter, softened
  8 tbsp. flour
  4 egg yolks
  1 lemon peel shaving
  1 cp. brown sugar
  1 tsp. vanilla extract
  1/4 tsp. sea salt

Directions to Make Besitos de Coco:

Preheat oven to 350 F and pre-grease a cookie sheet. In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together until they are a dough. Divide into little cookie balls and place on pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow the coconut edges to get slightly browned. Enjoy!

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