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Brazilian Coconut Truffles


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  • Author: Denise Browning
  • Total Time: 29 mins
  • Yield: 28 balls 1x

Description

These Brazilian Coconut Kisses require only five-ingredients and are quick to make. They are a must-have for parties and an afternoon snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (14-ounce or 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, plus more for dredging
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (plus more for greasing a plate and your hands)
  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Cloves for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the condensed milk, coconut flakes, and butter together.
  2. Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 7 minutes). The coconut kisses mixture should be thick enough to reveal the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again.
  3. When coconut kisses ‘dough’ is ready, remove from the heat, mix in the vanilla extract, and spread mixture onto a greased plate.
  4. Let cool to room temperature before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a ½ Tablespoon as measurement. Then, dredge gently in the coconut flakes until totally covered.
  5. Place into paper bonbon cups. Stick a clove atop (center) of each coconut kiss if desired.

Notes

You can use unsweetened coconut flakes instead, if desired — especially for dredging the coconut kisses. Actually, I personally prefer small, unsweetened coconut flakes for dredging coconut kisses, for a more refined touch. The clove is only for decoration and must be removed right before eating! Store coconut kisses into a clean airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 22 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Brazilian
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