Jalao (Coconut and Honey Candy)

A simple dessert from the dominicancooking.com website.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  oil
• 2  cups  of dry course coconut flakes
• 1  cup  of dark honey

Directions

1. Cover a cookie sheet with the oil.
2. Pour honey into a saucepan and bring to a "violent" boil over medium heat.
3. Mix in the coconut and pour the mixture on the oiled tray. Cool to room temperature.
4. Cover your hands with a bit of oil and make balls about 1.5" in diameter. Rest on a soild surface. Serve at room temperature. For a bit of contrast you can sprinkle with coconut flakes.