Coconut Kisses

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Coconut kisses are bite-sized cookies that are both crunchy and melt-in-mouth soft. These cookies bursting with the decadent, addicting, and downright delicious flavour of coconut. The white chocolate and almonds on top enhance the nutty and sweet flavour of coconut. Enjoy these cookies with tea/coffee or as a dessert.

Coconut kisses are inspired by Baci di Dama (Italian cookies). I’ve been seeing Baci di Dama everywhere on the internet and wanted to try them. Traditional Baci di Damas are two hazelnut or almond cookies paired together with melted dark chocolate. Unfortunately or rather fortunately I could not find hazelnut nearby and had only a few almonds left in my cabinet. So, as an experiment, I replaced hazelnut with coconut, and voila these amazing coconut kisses were born.

These coconut kisses are bursting with fresh, tropical, and nutty flavour of coconut. It has a crunchy exterior yet the interior has a melt-in-mouth consistency. It is sweet but not too sweet. And to balance all these flavours these cookies are topped with white chocolate and almonds.

Fan of coconut like me, try my coconut chocolate bites or coconut pound cake.

Making these coconut kisses may look overwhelming but it’s quite simple. You just need to mix ingredients and make cookies out of them. They also only require 5 main ingredients.

Ingredients required

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All-purpose flour

Desiccated Coconut

Butter

Powdered Sugar

Almond extract

Salt

White Chocolate

Almonds and dark chocolate chips

How to make Coconut Kisses?

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Coconut kisses only require some simple steps

Butter and Sugar– Mix sugar and butter till they become creamy and smooth.

Mix all the ingredients– Mix all the ingredients and mix with a spatula. Do not overmix. If the ingredients are not coming together use your fingers to bring them together. Do not knead.

Shaping and chilling– Make small balls from the dough. About 2 tsp or 6 g each. Place them in a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Bake– Place these cookies in a parchment/butter paper lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven until the cookies turn a slightly golden brown colour.

Topping– Transfer them on a wire rack to cool completely. Dip these cookies in melted white chocolate and place some almonds or dark chocolate chips on top. Place them in a tray and let them set.

How to store Coconut Kisses?

Store these coconut kisses in an air-tight container and keep them in a cool, dry place for up to 5-7 days.

You can also freeze these coconut cookies for the future. To freeze, let the baked cookies reach room temperature then place them in a storage bag/airtight container, press out the air, and seal them. Place them in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw them on the counter when you are ready to enjoy them.

Can we freeze the cookie dough?

After shaping the cookie place them in the freezer for 1 hour. Now, place in an airtight container or zip-lock bag and freeze for 2 months. No need to thaw before baking. A couple of extra minutes would be required to bake.

Tips for successful baking:-

1. Chilling the cookie dough is necessary as it prevents cracking and spreading.
2. For even baking rotate the tray halfway through baking.

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