Simple Besitos de Coco / Coconut Macaroons

Delicious and simple Besitos de Coco or Coconut Macaroons made with 3 ingredients.

Besitos de Coco or Coconut Macaroons were my old-time favorites ever. This simple and delicious treat brings back memories of my childhood in Puerto Rico.

Though there are many ways to create this delicious treat, in our family we stick to the simple recipe.

You can find Puerto Rican Coconut kisses with more ingredients but I'm going to say that no matter how you create Besitos de Coco the end result will be the same.

They will taste delicious. I add a dash or so of Almond extract with my recipe to add more flavor.

Of course, we make our simple Besitos de Coco with no flour or eggs, and, to be honest, every Latin country has its own adaptation to this sweet treat.

Another thing you will notice with my recipe is that I didn't use parchment paper. Just wanted to share this before we continue.

Also, this post was originally from 2016 and has been updated with new photos, and I now use a scoop to make the besitos de cocos much cuter!

Love coconut? Try these recipes:

• Pan de Coco Recipe
• Arepas de Coco
• Besitos de Coco Con Nutella / Hazelnut Spread Coconut Macaroons

Can you freeze Besitos de Cocos?

Yes, you can freeze Besitos de Cocos or coconut macaroons. Allowed the macaroons or Besitos de Cocos to fully cooled and placed them in a freezer-friendly container or bags.

Now, if you are going to stack them while freezing, I recommend it you flash freeze them for a few minutes and before freezing them. Stack them with freezer-friendly paper or parchment paper in between.

Besitos de Cocos will store in the freezer for one month.

How to thaw Besitos de cocos

To thaw the frozen coconut macaroons, place them on top of a wire rack and thaw them until they are not frozen.

Can you make ahead Besitos de Cocos?

Yes, you can make Puerto Rican Besitos de Cocos a day ahead and make them in the refrigerators for the next day.

How long can Besitos de Cocos last in the refrigerator?

Coconut Macaroons can stay fresh in the refrigerator for at least 3 days.

Puerto Rican Recipes you might like:

• Rellenos de Papa Recipe
• Coquito Recipe With No Eggs
• Puerto Rican Style Coconut Pudding (Tembleque)

How to Make Simple Besitos de Coco

What are the ingredients to make besitos de coco

To make besitos de coco you are going to need the following ingredients:

• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
• 14 ounces shredded Coconut Flakes (5 1/2 cups) – I used sweetened.
• 2 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
• 1 dash of Almond extract (Optional)

Now that you have the ingredients follow the steps below to make this recipe.

Start by preheating the oven to 325° F

If you are going to use parchment paper, this is where you add it to your baking sheet.

Using a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix.

Using a teaspoon or tablespoon, scoop the mixture into the baking pan.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the besitos de coco are lightly brown around the edges.

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes and then place them to a cooling rack to cool some more.

Your besitos de coco are ready to serve.

Besito de Coco or Coconut Macaroons Recipe

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