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Cocoa Brigadeiros
Classic Brazilian brigadeiros made from sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles, cooked until glossy and rolled into fudgy truffles.
Prep Time:25 minCook Time:12 minTotal Time:37 minServings:20Difficulty:Easy
Brigadeiros are a beloved Brazilian party sweet with a texture somewhere between a soft caramel and a chocolate truffle. A small pan, steady stirring, and a short ingredient list turn condensed milk and cocoa into glossy, fudgy bites that hold their shape without losing their creamy center.
The key is cooking the mixture until it pulls away from the bottom of the pan in a thick mass. That stage gives the brigadeiros enough structure for rolling, while a little butter keeps the chocolate mixture smooth instead of dry or grainy.
After chilling, the mixture is rolled into small balls and coated in chocolate sprinkles. Serve them in paper candy cups for birthdays, holidays, dessert platters, or any time a rich chocolate bite is more useful than a full slice of cake.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories:92 kcal
Protein:2 g
Carbs:15 g
Fat:3 g
Directions
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Lightly butter a shallow plate or small baking dish and set it beside the stove.
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Add the condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and salt to a medium heavy saucepan.
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Set the pan over medium-low heat and stir constantly with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and corners.
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Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mixture looks glossy, thickens, and pulls away from the bottom of the pan when the spatula is dragged through it.
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5
Scrape the brigadeiro mixture onto the buttered plate and spread it into an even layer.
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Let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then chill for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
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Place the chocolate sprinkles in a shallow bowl and lightly butter your hands.
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Scoop heaping teaspoons of the chilled mixture, roll into small balls, coat in sprinkles, and place in paper candy cups or on a serving plate.
Ingredients
- sweetened condensed milk:14 oz
- unsweetened cocoa powder:3 tbsp
- unsalted butter:1 tbsp
- fine salt:1 pinch
- chocolate sprinkles:3/4 cup
- butter for greasing hands:1 tsp
Tips & Notes
- Keep the heat moderate and stir without stopping so the condensed milk thickens evenly instead of scorching.
- If the mixture sticks badly while rolling, chill it for another 10 minutes and re-grease your hands lightly.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate color, or natural cocoa for a slightly brighter cocoa flavor.
