Docinhos
(Brazilian Sweets)

Served at birthday parties, weddings, and any festive occasion, these are marvelous concoctions of eggs, sugar, and/or sweetened condensed milk, and a variety of fruits and nuts, including coconut, dates, prunes, walnuts, Brazil nuts, peanuts, etc. We have a collection of recipes listed on Maria's Cookbook. You can also find them at dessert counters and specialty shops everywhere in Brazil, especially in the southern region.

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Maria's Cookbook