Recipe of Brigadeiro
Prep
30 min
Servings
20
Ingredients
Directions
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1
In a non-stick saucepan, add the cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
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2
Cook the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
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3
Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
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4
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
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5
Grease your hands with a bit of butter or oil to prevent sticking, then scoop up small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a cherry.
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6
Roll each brigadeiro ball in chocolate sprinkles until they're evenly coated.
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7
Place the brigadeiros in small paper cups or on a plate lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
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8
Once they're cool, they're ready to enjoy! Brazilian brigadeiros are a delightful sweet treat for any occasion.