Melcochas de chocolate con coco (gooey chocolate and coconut balls)
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Serves: 50 melcochas
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon coconut butter
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated coconut
Instructions
  1. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook evaporated and condensed milks, and sugar, stirring. When the mixture is hot, add the cocoa dissolved in ⅓ cup water.
  2. Cook, stirring often, until you can see the bottom of the saucepan, about 40 - 45 minutes. Incorporate the coconut butter. Pour in a lightly oiled 8 inch plate or baking tray, and cool.
  3. Put a few drops of oil in your hands, and form little balls the size of marbles.
  4. Roll each ball over grated coconut, and put in candy paper cups.
Recipe by PERU DELIGHTS at https://perudelights.com/sweetfridays-melcochas-de-chocolate-con-coco-gooey-chocolate-and-coconut-balls/