Bejinhos de Coco: Little Coconut Smooches

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

2. 2

   In a small heavy saucepan, combine the condensed milk and butter and cook over very low heat on a heatproof pad, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

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

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

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   When the mixture is quite thick, remove from the heat and cool for about 25 minutes, then stir in the coconut.

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   Using a tiny ice cream scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons capacity) or 2 teaspoons, 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 evenly and transfer to the buttered tray.

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   Continue until you have used all the mixture and then stud each smooch with 2 or 3 cloves.

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   Store in a tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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