Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Sweets)

Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Sweets)

Brigadeiro is a typical sweet of Brazilian cuisine. It is common across the Country and is present in almost all birthday parties.

 Ingredients

1. 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
2. 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
3. 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
4. Chocolate sprinkles for rolling

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, add condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder and cook over medium heat. (reduce the heat if you use a thin-bottomed saucepan).
2. Stir constantly until you reach the right consistency - one minute after it starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and the bottom.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased plate, let cool and, with buttered hands, shape into small balls and roll in chocolate sprinkles.

- By Luciana Carneiro