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Coconut Candy

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 January 16, 2010 · Updated: 💻May 8, 2021 · 🗨 43 Comments

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Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. | RotiNRice.com

With a long weekend coming up, I decided to make a sweet treat today. Back when I was growing up, this Coconut Candy was very popular. It is pretty easy to make and relatively inexpensive as it requires only a few ingredients which most people have (except for the coconut) in their pantries.

Coconut Candy Using Dried Grated Coconut

The recipe calls for freshly grated coconut but since that is not easily available here, I used unsweetened dried grated coconut for this recipe. I am really delighted with the way the candy turned out. The Ro-Ri boys loved it!

Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. | RotiNRice.com

The first time I made this candy, I used only condensed milk but not regular milk. The dried coconut was able to clump together with just the condensed milk. This time round, I used a little more coconut for a thicker candy. The dried coconut appeared really dry. I had to add half a cup of full fat milk to rehydrate it so that it could clump together. Because of that the cooking time had to be increased from 10 minutes to 20 minutes.

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Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. | RotiNRice.com
4.84 from 6 votes

Coconut Candy

A delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
(Makes 24 cubes of coconut candy)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Malaysian
Keyword : coconut candy
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings : 12
Calories : 161kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 2/3 cups unsweetened dried grated coconut (227g)
  • ½ cup sugar (110g)
  • ½ cup milk (120ml)
  • ½ cup condensed milk (4 oz/160g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 to 10 drops food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 7-in x 5-in (18cm x 13cm) pan or rectangular container.
  • Melt butter in a non-stick pan on low heat. Add coconut, sugar, milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and coconut clumps together, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared container. Level the surface with a spatula. Press down firmly with wax paper or plastic wrap. Set candy aside to cool.
  • After about 30 minutes, cut into cubes with a well greased knife. Allow candy to cool and set overnight.
  • Remove cubes from pan and store in an air-tight jar.
  • Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal
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Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. | RotiNRice.com

If you prefer to use freshly grated coconut, please check out my Pandan Coconut Candy recipe.

These fragrant and delicious Pandan Coconut Candy flavored with pandan paste are sure to delight. Can be made ahead for all your parties and gatherings. | RotiNRice.com

NOTE: This post was updated on August 21st, 2012 with new pictures. Minor changes were made to the recipe. Video was added on April 28th, 2012.

Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎

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  1. Mother Rimmy says

    January 16, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I love coconut. These look like something I could make. I cook, but don't bake much. Love the pictures too!

    Reply
  2. pTsaldari says

    January 16, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Really enjoyed my visit to your site and the Coconut candy. It's brilliant! Your presentation was wonderful and I shall return for another visit. Thank you for sharing,
    Cheers, PT
    You can visit me at http://ptsaldari.posterous.com

    Reply
  3. Cookin' Canuck says

    January 16, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    What a fun, easy recipe. This would be a treat that my family would definitely enjoy.

    Reply
  4. MaryMoh says

    January 18, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Wow…with condensed milk. Must be very delicious. Hope to try soon.

    Reply
  5. Biren says

    January 18, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    This was a childhood treat and fun recipe to recreate. There were so few ingredients and it took just 10 to 15 minutes to make. The last time I had this was way back when. Mary's condensed milk recipe reminded me of this 🙂

    Reply
    • Miguel says

      April 15, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      Does that mean I have to wait 3wks to enjoy them,or that it’s good for 3ks?

      Reply
      • Linda says

        April 18, 2018 at 12:09 am

        It is good for 3 weeks.

        Reply
  6. pegasuslegend says

    January 19, 2010 at 1:03 am

    This looks so much like the candy we had in Puerto Rico which we absolutely love, the ingredients sound like its the same one! Cant wait to try thanks for sharing part of your childhood memories!

    Reply
  7. Biren says

    January 20, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    Pegasuslegend – Thanks! It brought back good memories 🙂

    Reply
  8. DongXing says

    January 22, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Tried this recipe after taking my daughter (6-1/2 years old) home from school. She is absolutely impressed and awarded me with top marks for such an "excellent" treat for a Friday afternoon. This brings back wonderful memories and taste of my childhood. Many many thanks for the recipes. Even my husband who doesn't like anything sweet, but loves coconut, can't stop eating, or sampling as he calls it!!!

    Reply
  9. Biren says

    January 23, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    I am so glad your daughter and husband enjoyed the treat. It is a fast and easy one to make.

    Reply
  10. DongXing says

    January 28, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    The coconut candies which I made on Jan 22 are all gone, much to my daughter's dismay. They were all eaten by my French sister-in-law and her family. I made another batch, pink this time, to appease my daughter. She is now in control of who gets them, making sure the father stays out too. Thank you, this is an easy teat to make.

    Reply
  11. Biren says

    January 28, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    I am glad your daughter likes the candy. It is good to know that the recipe is well received 🙂

    Reply
  12. subhie says

    April 11, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    hey biren…i lov this candy ad back home..r u frm malaysia?

    Reply
  13. Biren says

    April 12, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    subhie – I am glad that the recipe resonates with you. I have received similar remarks from other people of that region 🙂

    Reply
  14. ang says

    April 22, 2010 at 5:29 am

    biren, do you have a good recipe for sugee cake? and keep up the great job, always such a pleasure visiting this site, reminds me of home!

    Reply
  15. Biren says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    @ang – Thanks for visiting! Actually I might have one somewhere. I have been thinking of making a sugee cake for sometime but I have to search for the sugee. Don't know where to get it. BTW, where is home for you?

    Reply
  16. Kathy Gori says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:10 am

    This looks fabulous. Can’t wait to try this

    Reply
  17. Violet says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    This coconut candy reminds me so much of childhood days. I used to like them a lot. I heard that coconut candy with butter doesn’t last as long as those without. IS it true? Can I omit the butter and replace it with vegetable shortening ie Crisco or Copha (Australia)?

    Reply
    • Biren says

      January 12, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      These turned out well with the butter and since it is not a big batch, they were gone pretty fast. I guess you could omit it or use Crisco but it will not have the fragrance of butter.

      Reply
  18. Li @ Words and Cake says

    February 3, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I would love to try this as Chinese New Year gifts this year, but would just like to know how long these can keep unrefridgerated?

    Reply
    • Biren says

      February 3, 2013 at 11:49 pm

      It should be able to keep for 3 to 4 days without refrigeration.

      Reply
  19. Sasha Lane says

    May 27, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Hi Biren. I love your website and being a born and bred Asian myself living in Washington State State now, I feel very close to home with all your wonderful blogs 🙂 Thank you. Coconut Candy is one of my favourite snacks and I am going to try this. I have a question though, can I use coconut milk instead of regular milk?

    Thank you
    🙂 Sasha

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 27, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks Sasha for the compliments. I am happy to hear you enjoy both my blogs. 🙂 Please go ahead and use coconut milk if you wish. Just make sure you cook until the coconut clumps together and is quite dry so that the candy will harden and set.

      Reply
  20. Leslie says

    July 21, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    My son is getting married 8/31/13. Would love to make this, but am wondering, can I make ahead and freeze?

    Reply
    • Biren says

      September 18, 2013 at 7:26 am

      Congratulations on your son’s marriage, Leslie. Sorry I missed your comment and now the event is over. I was actually in Europe at that time and it somehow slipped my mind until now. Anyway, yes, I think you should be able to freeze these candies and put them out to thaw for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

      Reply
  21. Jin Zi Flower says

    April 26, 2014 at 4:54 am

    my husband loves to eat this… thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  22. Sharen kaur says

    October 19, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Biren, I tried out this receipe last night and I must say it tasted amazing!:) however, I allowed it to set overnight in the refrigerator but the candy isn’t hard.. It still has a very soft texture.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      October 22, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      It could be that your coconut is more moist. If that is the case, you will have to cook it for a longer period of time.

      Reply
  23. Shuchi says

    February 8, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Looks very attractive!! I am going to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  24. Yasmine says

    August 25, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Hello
    I found your web site searching for a net bread description. I’m French and a Malaysian friend of mine told me about those. But the amazing surprise was to find those coconut candies. My family is from the Caribbean and we do have the same candies there?. The world is a tiny place! I’ll try that recipe soon!!!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:19 am

      I have many visitors from the Caribbean checking out this recipe. I was a little surprised initially because I always thought Coconut Candy is a Malaysian dessert. It was very popular during my school days. Yes, the world is a small place. Glad you found my blog. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Cherry | Makan with Cherry says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:03 am

    5 stars
    One of my favourite candies! Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      September 19, 2015 at 8:16 am

      You are welcome, Cherry! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Padmani says

    March 12, 2018 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Awesome recipes …everyone love it at home..will do again.tqvm

    Reply
    • Linda says

      March 17, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      You are welcome! Glad you all enjoyed it.

      Reply
  27. Angie T says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:07 am

    4 stars
    You can get frozen grated coconut in Asian Grocery Store. Once defrost it is moist like fresh.

    Reply
  28. Dorothy g says

    December 26, 2019 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe! Turned out very good

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 27, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Glad the recipe turned out well for you. Much easier using unsweetened dried grated coconut. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Sheila says

    April 2, 2020 at 3:28 am

    Hi I am new to your blog. I was just wondering if it is necessary to dry roast the coconut before adding the sugar and condensed milk to the coconut.

    Thank you for your recipes. I cant wait to try this candy recipe.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 16, 2020 at 11:18 am

      If you are using fresh coconut, please refer to this Pandan Coconut Candy recipe.

      Reply
  30. Kevin Post says

    December 6, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    I grew up on a tropical island Guam and I forgotten the way the islanders were and what a wonderful memory. Anyways one of the favorites was coconut candy and was made on stones that were bowled out and heated by a outdoor fire. Today I brought back the flavor with your recepe and loved it… this weekend my mom will be visiting from pensilvania and my brother and sister will be also coming around to have some childhood treats coconut candy. By the way I believe I was 7 or 8 when we were on Guam and I’m 53 now… thank you

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 14, 2021 at 10:13 am

      I am glad you found my recipe and you are welcome! Thank you for telling me your story and I am happy your family will get to once again taste something you all cherish from long ago. 🙂

      Reply

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