Lets make some docinhos!

These delicious small treats are so easy and fun to make.

Perfect for any occasion especially Valentines Day!

Variety of Docinhos

These are a perfect recipe to get the children involved in the kitchen.

They can roll the little balls and help decorate them.

Now, let the fun begin!

Variety of Docinhos

Some History

Docinhos are a Brazilian sweet treat that are easy to make and taste delicious.

In Brazil, they will be found at any birthday party, no matter for what age!

It is a tradition to have them on the cake table.

Supplies for Docinhos

You could also use strawberry, cashews, walnuts, or even powdered milk!

Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1.

Heat the sauce pan on a stove top using medium heat.

Docinhos - adding coconut

Add butter and half the can of condensed milk.

Use the whole can if youre only making one flavor.

Add 4 teaspoons of shredded coconut or cocoa powder, depending on which flavor youd like to make.

Docinhos - coconut batter

Melt all ingredients together in the pot and keep mixing until you reach a thick consistency.

This should take a few minutes.

Using the spatula scrape the cooked mixture into bowl.

Docinhos - adding food coloring

Repeat this procedure for all your different flavor combinations.

Add each combo to a separate bowl and allow to cool in the fridge.

Once hardened, its time to get the kids involved!

Docinhos - 3 types of dough

Have the the toppings set out in little bowls.

Pro tip:Have a little bit of extra butter close by.

Drop the balls into the container of your chosen toppings and roll until covered.

Docinhos rolling in sprinkles

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Docinhos rolling in sprinkles

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A bite out of Docinhos

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