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Venezuelan Besitos de Coco Recipe - quearepas.com

Embark on a gastronomic journey to Venezuela with our step-by-step guide to making Besitos de Coco. With authentic ingredients such as papelón, spices and shredded coconut, we'll take you through the secrets of this traditional delicacy, perfectly balanced in flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Postre
Cuisine Venezolana
Servings 16 Besitos
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gr Papelón (panela, piloncillo, chancaca, raspadura)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 cups All-purpose wheat flour
  • 1/4 tbsp Salt
  • 1/4 tbsp Sodium bicarbonate
  • 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tbsp Sweet anise
  • 1/8 tbsp Cloves
  • 3 tbsp Melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 340 gr Shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp Water or coconut milk (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preparation of the Papelón:
    In a saucepan, heat the papelón and water over medium heat until the papelón is completely dissolved. Then, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Dough Preparation:
    In a large bowl, combine the wheat flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, sweet anise and cloves. Mix well.
    Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Then, pour in the dissolved paprika and mix until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
    If desired, optionally add water or coconut milk to add more moisture and flavor to the batter. Mix until incorporated.
  • Incorporating the Shredded Coconut:
    Add the shredded coconut to the batter and mix until evenly distributed. The resulting dough should be smooth and sticky.
  • Forming the Kisses:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
    With lightly moistened hands, take small portions of dough and form bite-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
  • Baking and Finishing:
    Bake the Coconut Besitos in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
    Remove from the oven and allow the Besitos to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy:
    Once completely cooled, the Besitos de Coco are ready to be enjoyed. Serve on a plate and share this traditional Venezuelan treat with family and friends.

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Nutritional Information

(Per Serving, approximately 1 Coconut Kiss):
  • Calories: 130 kcal
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 10 g
  • Protein: 1 g
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