Pistachio Coconut Chews

Name: Pistachio Coconut Chews
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 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

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. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.

Originally published as Pistachio Coconut Chews in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2013