--- title: "Docinhos De Abobora - Brazilian Pumpkin Candy - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "The IVU is a growing global network of independent organizations which are promoting vegetarianism worldwide." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/docinhos-de-abobora-brazilian-pumpkin-candy.html" date: "2026-11-06T00:02:22+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/a6/docinhos-de-abobora---brazilian-pumpkin-candy-1792865227-a6f2bcb4.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Brazil,%20Desserts,%20Snacks,%20South%20America)[Brazil](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/brazil.html), [Desserts](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/deserts.html), [Snacks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snacks.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Docinhos De Abobora - Brazilian Pumpkin Candy by Camila Souza This is a lovely simple recipe for Docinhos de Abobora, the famous Brazilian candy treats. Made with pumpkin puree, grated coconut, and warm spices, these bite-sized sweets are cooked to perfection and dusted with confectioners' sugar. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 60 ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-medium.svg) Difficulty Medium ### Translate this page to your language! 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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 onto a greased platter to cool. 3. Shape into small balls (you may need to grease your hands lightly with a little margarine) and sprinkle with confectioners sugar. 4. Place in paper petit fours / bonbon cases. ### Notes: **Serving info:** Total recipe: 662g · Yields 50 portions · Portion size: 13g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 337 | 44 | 2% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 42.9 | 5.6 | 2% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 36.7 | 4.8 | 10% | | Dietary fiber (g) | 5.6 | 0.7 | 3% | | Protein (g) | 2.4 | 0.3 | 1% | | Total fat (g) | 19.4 | 2.5 | 3% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 16.3 | 2.1 | 11% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.8 | 0.1 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.3 | 0 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 23 | 3 | 0% | | Calcium (mg) | 16 | 2 | 0% | | Iron (mg) | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1% | | Potassium (mg) | 229 | 30 | 1% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Pumpkin puree — 245g — Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — USDA - Granulated sugar — 200g — Sugars, granulated — USDA - Grated coconut — 186g — Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened — USDA - Vegan margarine — 10g — Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt — USDA - Confectioners' sugar — 20g — Sugars, powdered — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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