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Dulce de leche

Dulce de leche is a special yummy milk candy that is made by cooking milk with sugar for a long, long time. It comes from Latin America and it has a very caramel-like taste. To make dulce de leche, you need to put milk and sugar in a pot and cook it on a low heat for a really long time without stirring it. You have to be patient because it takes hours, and you want to make sure it doesn't burn. The mixture slowly turns a light brown color as the milk and sugar start to caramelize. Eventually, the mixture turns thick and creamy, just like caramel sauce. You can eat dulce de leche on its own, or use it to make tasty desserts like ice cream, cookies, and cakes. It's super delicious, but don't eat too much or you might get a tummy ache!