Coconut Caramel Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 cups shredded coconut

Method

1. Place half the sugar, i.e. 1/2 cup, in a saucepan over the heat; when the sugar melts add the remaining half and let the sugar melt completely and turn a caramel-brown color.
2. Put the butter over the sugar and mix well. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
3. Take about 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set it aside for decorating later.
4. Let the caramel mixture cool well, then add the coconut and stir; knead by hand and continue adding shredded coconut until the dough stops sticking to your hands.
5. Shape the mixture into small balls. Make a small well in each ball and fill the well with the reserved caramel. You can also decorate the center with a small chocolate if you like.