Brazilian Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian "docinhos," or little sweets. They are present as pretty much every birthday party or festive occasion! These are soft and chewy chocolate balls made with a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- chocolate sprinkles/jimmies
- Small paper cups for serving
Instructions
- Empty can of sweetened condensed milk into sauce pan. Add butter and sift cocoa powder in. Add salt. Turn heat to medium-low and whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook until a rubber spatula leaves a clear streak on bottom of pan when scraped with the spatula (usually about 5 minutes, but varies depending on your pan, could be 5-10 mins)
- Place mixture on a silicone baking mat or a plate to cool to room temperature, or just barely warm so you can roll it in your hands.
- Rub a little butter on your hands and then roll into small balls (1/2-1 tablespoon is normal size, a mini cookie scoop works great) and then roll in sprinkles. Place in mini muffin liners/candy cups for serving.
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