Cocada (Brazilian Coconut Sweet) Recipe

Combine condensed milk sugar coconut and vanilla extract in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes a little darker. If you find that the cocada is cooking too quickly reduce heat to low and continue stirring.

Once the mixture has thickened enough and feels heavy on the spoon remove from heat and place spoonfuls on a piece of parchment paper.

Let cool for about 30 minutes (cocada will harden a bit) and transfer to a sealed container.