Party recipe: coconut candies – Rediff.com

As the holiday season continues, consider whipping up a batch of super-easy microwave meals. Coconut candy before your New Year celebrations.

They’re quite pretty and make great sweet treats for a party, which you can fill into little glass bowls and place on tables for snacking.

Coconut candy

Yield: approximately 25 pieces

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated desiccated coconut
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla or almond essence
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• Food coloring

Method

• In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla or almond extract and salt.
  Stir until well combined.
  If you prefer colorful candies, divide the mixture into three bowls.
  Add a few drops of coloring to each portion.
  Mix carefully to distribute the color evenly.
• In a microwave-safe glass bowl, place one portion of colored candy on the bottom, the second portion in the middle, and the third portion on the top.
  Place the bowl in the oven and microwave for 2 minutes.
  Stir twice in between.
  Remove the bowl, mix lightly, then microwave again for 1 more minute.
  Stir once in between.
  Let the mixture cool slightly.
• Shape the mixture into small balls, bars or festive shapes using cookie cutters.
  Arrange the candies on a platter.
  Let cool to room temperature.
  Or refrigerate for faster setting.
• Serve.

Recipe and photography: Courtesy of Godrej Appliances