Makes 48
One or two of these tiny treats look beautiful next to a steaming cup of tea of coffee. They will make your friends feel special when they visit you, or make you look extra professional and meticulous if used at business meetings.
2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
3 egg yolks
2½ cups Brazil nuts, coarsely grated and divided
1. Cook the condensed milk, eggs yolks, and 2 cups Brazil nuts, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until you can see the bottom of the pan.
2. Turn off the heat and transfer to an oiled plate. Cool completely.
3. Toast the remaining ½ cup Brazil nuts in a clean skillet, stirring until lightly golden and fragrant.
4. When the milk and nut mixture is cool, put a little vegetable oil in your hands, and form balls with ¾ teaspoon of the mixture. Roll the little balls on the toasted Brazil nuts until completely covered.
5. Put in candy paper cups and serve.
These candies can be made up to 4 days in advance, and they will actually improve in flavor as the days go by. Keep them in tightly sealed containers at room temperature or in the fridge.