Bejinhos De Coco (Little Coconut Kisses) Recipe

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   Thoroughly butter a plastic tray or possibly cutting board and set aside.

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   In a small heavy saucepan, combine the condensed lowfat milk and butter and cook over very low heat on a heatproof pad, stirring frequently, for about 15 min, till the mix thickens.

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   Use a rubber spatula to reach all the way into the corners of the pan so which none of the mix scorches, as it is very delicate and easy to burn.

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   If it seems to be getting too warm, remove it from the heat for 30 seconds to cold slightly.

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   When the mix is quite thick, remove from the heat and cold for about 25 min, then stir in the coconut.

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   Using a tiny ice-cream scoop (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.

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   capacity) or possibly 2 tsp., scoop out little balls one by one and immediately drop them into a bowl of confectioners sugar.

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   Roll around gently to coat them proportionately and transfer to the buttered tray.

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   Continue till you have used all the mix and then stud each kiss with 2 or possibly 3 cloves.

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    Store in a tightly covered container.

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    This recipe yields about 18 kisses.

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