Beijos De Coco (Coconut Kisses)

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   Combine the sugar and coconut over medium low heat.

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   Add a tablespoon or two of water to moisten the coconut and hasten the sugar to dissolve while stirring continually.

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   When the sugar is dissolved and the coconut a little toasted remove from heat.

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   Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

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   Dip a melon baller or round bottom tablespoon into a glass of water then scoop up the coconut and pack it into the spoon and then gently place it on the parchment paper.

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   After the beijos are formed you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in a microwave safe sandwich or quart plastic baggie.

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   Nip a tiny corner and squeeze the melted chocolate decoratively onto the beijos.

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   Let cool.

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   Note: These cookies are held together by the melted sugar and sometimes helped by a chocolate coating.

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    They can be dry and crumble easily.

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    But they are still far superior to the store bought canned Passover macaroons.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.