CAJETA DE COCO (COCONUT FUDGE)

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If you love Dulce de Leche, you will also love cajeta!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c sweetened condensed milk
2 c shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
1 c butter, salted
1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for 1 cup of the shredded coconut.
  • 2. On medium heat bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it comes together and you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir. Let the mixture cool down completely.
  • 3. Take a spoonful at a time and form into 1 1/2 balls and place them on waxed paper.
  • 4. Put the remaining shredded coconut in a small pan and toast it over medium heat until it just starts to turn brown.
  • 5. Put the coconut in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it, coat it completely.
  • 6. You can put the covered balls in mini cupcake liners. Chill.

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