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Snack Recipes
Duxa's Yummy Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes
Duxa's yummy Portuguese coconut cupcakes recipe (receita de queques de coco), are sweet treats made with shredded coconut, sugar, eggs, and optional toppings.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 20 |
Ingredients
7.8 oz shredded coconut5.6 oz sugar1 whole egg2 egg whitesCandied cherries (optional)Sliced almonds (optional)
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Preparation
- In a bowl, beat the whole egg, egg whites, and sugar until you obtain a voluminous mixture.
- Add the shredded coconut and mix well until it combines with the previous mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on the parchment paper (if you choose, place a candied cherry or sliced almonds on top of each ball).
- Lightly oil your hands to prevent the coconut from sticking while shaping the balls.
- Bake for about 25 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
- They are ready when they start to turn a toasted color.
Makes about 20 balls.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Cozinha da Duxa
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