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Brazilian Coconut Kisses (Beijinhos de Coco)

These Brazilian Coconut Kisses are fudgy coconut balls made from only 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes They are a must-have for parties and also for garnishing cakes!!! I served them as "snow balls" at a FROZEN theme party.

Prep Time
22 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 28
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14-ounce or 396 g
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes plus more for dredging
  • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter softened (plus more for greasing a plate and your hands)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
  • Cloves for garnishing optional

Instructions

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  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 5-8 minutes). 
  3. When coconut kisses 'dough' is ready, remove from the heat, mix in the vanilla extract, and spread the 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. The clove is only for decoration and must be removed right before eating!!!

Notes

  • STORAGE
  • Store coconut kisses in a clean airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This is one of those easy freezer recipes that can keep frozen for up to 2 months. Place the coconut balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours. Then transfer them to a freezer bag or plastic container and lay them in one single layer.
  • Thaw in the fridge before dredging in coconut flakes and serving.  
  • If you would like to infuse these coconut balls with the aroma of cloves, store the candies and cloves in the same container. 
  • Love fudge? Try our Brigadeiros recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 44IU 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.