Christmas Dodol

1.In a large pan, combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and water. Heat over low heat until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.

2.Add the glutinous rice flour to the pan and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and forms a dough-like consistency.

3.Add butter and condensed milk to the dough and mix well until fully incorporated.

4.Stir in the grated coconut, raisins, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, dried apricots, dried figs, dates, candied orange peel, candied ginger, candied cherries, and candied pineapple. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed in the dough.

5.Continue cooking the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick and sticky, resembling a thick caramel consistency. This may take about 30-40 minutes, so be patient and keep stirring to prevent burning.

6.Once the dodol mixture is thick and sticky, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

7.Grease a square baking dish with butter and transfer the dodol mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

8.Allow the dodol to cool completely and set at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate for faster setting.

9.Once the dodol is set, cut it into small squares or diamond shapes.

10.Serve the Christmas dodol as a festive treat or gift it to friends and family during the holiday season!