Condensed Milk Coconut Balls
Condensed milk coconut balls, also known very typically in Brazil as a type of brigadeiros, these little treats are easy to make and satisfy the sweet craving.

Ingredients
- 1 (400 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla essence ( for coconut flavour)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 Tablespoons desiccated coconut ( for coconut flavour)
- Coconut flakes
- Makes about 12 coconut balls
Directions
- In a medium sized pot heat up on medium heat sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, butter and coconut. Stir consistently until thick.
- Grease a bowl with butter and pour mixture into it and chill for half an hour.
- Grease your hands with some butter, taking a teaspoonful of batter at a time roll into balls. Roll the balls in coconut flakes. Keep refrigerated. Serve.
Original source: food.com