Shuku Shuku

4.5
(17)

A Nigerian desert that is a favorite with children of all ages.

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4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

  • ¼ cup castor sugar or superfine sugar

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ½ cup self-rising flour

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar and egg yolks to form a stiff dough. Squeeze into 1 inch balls, and roll each ball in flour to coat. Place on a baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

  3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

85 Calories
5g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 85
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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