Fans of coconut will enjoy that ingredient in both the top and bottom layers of these nutty, chewy confections. Spiced with cardamom, they have a splash of coconut milk too. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Pistachio Coconut Chews
Pistachio Coconut Chews
Prep Time
20 min
Yield
81 pieces (2-1/4 pounds)
Ingredients
- 8 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Confectioners' sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, coconut milk and corn syrup. Press half of the mixture into a greased 9-in. square pan.
- Add the pistachios, matcha, extract and cardamom to the remaining coconut mixture and press in an even layer over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-in. squares. Dip bottoms in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 80 calories, 6g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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