Bala Baiana | Brazilian Coconut Bon Bons

⏱ 25 min · Serves 20

Ingredients

• 400 g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
• 50 g unsalted butter
• 2 cups desiccated coconut
• 1 cup granulated (caster) sugar
• ¾ cup water
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Method

1. Place condensed milk, butter and desiccated coconut in a frying pan over low-medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring, for about 6-8 minutes or until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
4. Roll approximately 20 balls out of the mixture.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
6. Place sugar, water and vinegar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
7. Do not stir.
8. Once the sugar has dissolved, the mixture will start to bubble.
9. When sugar is caramelized and gets a light brown color (about 3-4 minutes), remove the pan from heat.
10. Dip the coconut balls in caramel and arrange on a baking tray.
11. Set aside until set.