Docinhos De Abobora - Brazilian Pumpkin Candy

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups grated coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
• butter, for greasing
• confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

• 1 place all the ingredients in a large, heavy bottomed pan. cook on a medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick, or until it reaches the medium-ball stage (238 to 245 degrees f.).
• 2 turn a buttered platter to cool.
• 3 shape into small balls (you may need to grease your hands lightly with a little butter) and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
• 4 place in paper petit fours / bonbon cases.