Bala Baiana

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a saucepan and turn it on medium heat until melted.
  2. 2Add in sweetened condensed milk and coconut flakes.
  3. 3Stir on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is thickened and can pull away from the pan.
  4. 4Add the mixture into a separate bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator until cooled.
  5. 5Once cooled, take about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it between greased hands to form a ball, and place it onto a parchment-lined pan.
  6. 6Repeat until all of the mixture is formed into bite-sized balls.
  7. 7In a separate saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and vinegar.
  8. 8Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it turns amber in color.
  9. 9Take the sugar coating off the heat.
  10. 10Insert a toothpick into each coconut ball and dip it quickly into the amber sugar, swirling it around.
  11. 11Place the coated balls back onto a parchment-lined pan.
  12. 12Let cool and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 thirds a cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vinegar

Equipment

saucepanseparate bowlparchment papertoothpick