These popular Brazilian candies were named after an Air Force Brigadier named Eduardo Gomes. They look like truffles, are very simple to make and are rich and delicious. Valentine’s day is coming soon, so make these candies for your friends and family, they would love you for it 🙂
These Brigadeiros are my entry in the virtual food tour hosted by my friend Joan from Foodalogue.
Keep them refrigerated until ready to eat. Buen Provecho!
Ingredients
(About 12)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 stick soft butter
- 3 tablespoons a good quality cocoa powder
- Chocolate sprinkles
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Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan, over low heat and cook for abot 12 to 15 minutes. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the mixture on a greased baking pan. Let it cool for at least 1 hour.
- With buttered hands, make equal size small balls with the mixture. Roll each brigadeiro in the chocolate sprinkles. Place in baking paper cups and store in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Tangled Noodle says
Ooo – I can never resist sweet treats! But ones that are so easy to make could be very dangerous indeed . . .
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Look fabulous….they would be a great V-day’s gift.
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes says
Oh I want these for Valentine’s day! 🙂 Looks so good!
Kim says
They look like they would melt in your mouth! Delicious.
Sarah Naveen says
Wow!!!Wow!!Wow!!
That looks super yummy!!!
Ruth says
Ive had these countless times in Portugal. I havent a sweet tooth but I cant resist them. This recipe is super easy and has made me crave them again! Going to have to try making them!
Bo says
oh my those really look delicious!!!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
These are such yummy treats! I need to make them again very soon!
Juliana says
Brigadeiros…we used to make them for parties…Erica, you just brought memories of my childhood 🙂
Oysterculture says
Brigadeiros are delicious! I love to have picnics and I always ask people to bring something that represents their culture, as we are a very international group. My Brazilian friend brings these beauties and they are always a hit!
Erica says
Thank you guys!
Paula says
Mmmm… I love brigadeiros! I discovered them living in Brazil and would always make them. Thanks for reminding me of them. I may have to make them again soon.
Faith says
What gorgeous little candies! Absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Vinolia says
these cacao delights look enticing and delicious!!!
Joanne says
These look like pieces of bite-sized chocolate heaven!
Sophie says
Indeed, Erica!! easy yet so apart & so fab looking!!!
Erica says
Thank you everyone for the comments!
Divina says
I love this. I haven’t tasted it yet but I know I’m going to love this.
Joan Nova says
Hope you made enough for everyone on the tour — these are sure to be a favorite!
grace says
simple ingredients. quick-and-dirty process. the hardest part would be the waiting. 🙂
Chris says
I have book marked this! I want to make this for the special weekend. This will be helpful since I can make it the night before.
Danielle says
I could go for one (or more) of these right about now!
SilverMoon Dragon says
They do look delicious! I was thinking of making these too, but we’ve had a string of 100F degree days, and I know better than to work with chocolate in a hot kitchen. Sooo tempting though… guess I better bookmark this for Autumn. (Just can’t resist lol)
tasteofbeirut says
I think I am going to try these!
Erica says
Thank you all for visiting!
Lara says
Oh they look so good and sound so easy. Thank you for the recipe!!
Erika says
They look great..
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
These look wonderful. I love making my own candies, so I will give these a try very soon!
Sara says
I made these for my son’s party and everyone loved them. Thank you.
Tina says
I tried making these with this exact recipe. It didn’t work and the mix is way too thin to make balls out of.
Disappointed.
gina says
What is the importance of stirring with a wooden spoon? I don’t have wooden spoons, only plastic. Thx