Dulce de coco (dulce de coco)

Instructions

1. Heat the water with the sugar and the cinnamon stick in a pan over medium heat until fully dissolved.
2. Add the grated coconut and the salt, then mix well.
3. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and add the vanilla.
5. Spread the mixture on a lightly oiled tray or work surface and let it cool a little.
6. While the paste is still warm and malleable, shape small balls or squares by hand.
7. Roll them in ground cinnamon and let them dry at room temperature before serving.