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MARIA BONBONS (Brazilian Candy)

Serves 60 as Dessert.

Easy to make. Even kids can do it!!

  • 3 packages Maria cookies
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

½ cup seedless raisin

  • 2 c (12 oz pkg) chocolate Morsels
  • 1 T vegetable shortening

PREPARE:

Grind cookies in a food processor until you get coarse flour.

Place ground cookies in a big bowl. Pour condensed milk while mixing with a wood spoon until you get dough.

Make small candy balls. Place couple raisins inside the balls while shaping them.

Coat candies with chocolate:

Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt morsels and shortening in small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

Dip each candy into chocolate using a fork; place on prepared baking sheets.

Let stand until chocolate is set.

SERVE: Place in candy cups to serve.

Make about 60 candies.

Keywords: Dessert

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