Beijinho - Brazilian Dessert

Beijinho - Brazilian Dessert

Ingredients:
milk, canned, condensed, sweetened
margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)

Directions:
Combine the condensed milk and margarine in a small pot (non-stick, if possible), and turn the heat on low.
Simmer for 5~7 minutes while stirring with a spatula.
When it hardens a bit, turn off the heat so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
Transfer to a container greased with margarine (not listed).
When it cools enough to handle, coat your hands in a bit of margarine (amount separate from listed ingredients) and roll into small balls.
Coat in coconut flakes.
When coating with coconut, coat the dough balls with a bit of water to help the coconut stick.
If you over-simmer the mixture and it hardens, heat it up a bit in the microwave until it softens a little.