Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights

A Brazilian child's favorite treat. Served at birthday parties in their true bonbon form or eaten warm with a spoon directly from the pan. Condensed milk, cocoa, and butter come together for a treat everyone will love. Serve at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (such as La Lechera®)
• 2 tablespoons powdered cocoa (such as Nestle®)
• 1 cup chocolate sprinkles, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine condensed milk, cocoa, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until brigadeiro mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom and sides when the pan is tilted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat and let brigadeiro mixture cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Scoop teaspoonfuls of the brigadeiro mixture and roll into balls with greased hands.

Step 4

Spread chocolate sprinkles on a shallow plate. Dip and roll brigadeiros in sprinkles.