Brazilian Brigadeiros (Chocolate Truffles)

A bite taken out of a Brigadeiro truffle in a parchment wrapper with more whole ones below it.

Brazilian Brigadeiros (Chocolate Truffles)

This Brigadeiro Recipe is a fun and delicious treat that you’ll be excited to eat. It’s a Brazilian staple made of melted chocolate and condensed milk.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Cooling Time30

Total Time50

Servings: Servings

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup pure cocoa powder
2 tablespoons butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chocolate jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

In a medium non-stick saucepan over medium low heat, add sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder and stir continuously.
Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 5-10 minutes, You’ll know it's ready when you pull your spatula or spoon along the bottom of the pan and the mixture leaves a clean line that doesn’t immediately fill back in.
Turn the heat off and add the chocolate chips, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted.
Transfer the mixture to a large non-stick bowl (or line a bowl with parchment) and cover to cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
Once cooled, rub a little butter or oil on your hands and scoop 1 Tablespoon sized balls of the mixture. Roll in your hands to create a round ball before rolling in the sprinkles. You can press the sprinkles into the ball if they don’t stick easily.
Place in mini muffin liners or candy cups and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Store the Brigadeiros in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Grease your hands with a little butter or oil to make the truffle mixture easier to roll into balls.
If you overcook the mixture, it will become firm. Keep an eye on the chocolate mixture and only cook it until it’s thick enough to stick together.

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