Recipes and Cooking Lime-Piloncillo Cocada 3.9 (19) 1 Review By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on May 15, 2012 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Kritsada Panichgul Prep Time: 30 mins Bake Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 60 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 ⅓ cup grated piloncillo (Mexican dark brown sugar) (about 5 ounces) or packed brown sugar 1 14 ounce package flaked coconut ½ cup chopped roasted and salted pistachio nuts or chopped toasted almonds 2 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In an extra large mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add grated piloncillo, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). In a medium bowl stir together coconut, nuts, and lime peel. Fold coconut mixture into egg white mixture, half at a time. Drop dough by teaspoons 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks; cool. Tips Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight storage container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 57 Calories 3g Fat 8g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 60 Calories 57 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Sodium 32mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Total Sugars 7g Protein 1g Calcium 10.1mg 1% Potassium 48mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.