Recipes from Costa Rica: Cajeta De Coco (Coconut Fudge)

Recipes from Costa Rica

Cajeta De Coco (Coconut Fudge)

Country: Costa Rica
Course: Dessert
Makes: 20 to 30 pieces

Ingredients:

2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh coconut, shredded
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Keep boiling for about five minutes while continuing to stir. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Roll into bite-sized balls and place in candy papers. For a firmer texture, chill for a few hours before serving.

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