Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Candy)
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ stick soft butter
- 3 tablespoons a good quality cocoa powder
- Chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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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 🙂
Keep them refrigerated until ready to eat. Buen Provecho!
Sophie
Indeed, Erica!! easy yet so apart & so fab looking!!!
Joanne
These look like pieces of bite-sized chocolate heaven!
Vinolia
these cacao delights look enticing and delicious!!!
Faith
What gorgeous little candies! Absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day! 🙂
Paula
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.
Erica
Thank you guys!
Oysterculture
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!
Juliana
Brigadeiros...we used to make them for parties...Erica, you just brought memories of my childhood 🙂
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
These are such yummy treats! I need to make them again very soon!
Bo
oh my those really look delicious!!!
Ruth
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!
Sarah Naveen
Wow!!!Wow!!Wow!!
That looks super yummy!!!
Kim
They look like they would melt in your mouth! Delicious.
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
Oh I want these for Valentine's day! 🙂 Looks so good!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Look fabulous....they would be a great V-day's gift.
Tangled Noodle
Ooo - I can never resist sweet treats! But ones that are so easy to make could be very dangerous indeed . . .