DOCINHOS DE ABOBORA - BRAZILIAN PUMPKIN CANDY

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This is a lovely simple recipe for Docinhos de Abobora, the famous Brazilian candy treats. I have not tried this recipe yet, so cooking time is approximate, I'm posting for ZWT 4.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 50 candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups grated coconut
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
butter, for greasing
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a large, heavy bottomed pan. Cook on a medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick, or until it reaches the medium-ball stage (238 to 245 degrees F.).
  • Turn onto a buttered platter to cool.
  • Shape into small balls (you may need to grease your hands lightly with a little butter) and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
  • Place in paper petit fours / bonbon cases.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.3

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