Brigadeiro (plural Brigadeiros) is a chocolate fudge made with condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder. It’s LOVE at first bite!
WHAT IS BRIGADEIRO?
Brigadeiro (Portuguese for Brigadier) is the most beloved ‘candy’ of Brazil. From north to south, it is a national passion!
It came into being in the 1940s and gets its name from Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, who once ran for president.
According to this brigadeiros article, it’s also know as ‘negrinho’. Some compare it to truffles or tootsie rolls, but it is different from both.
It’s usually rolled into balls which are then covered in chocolate sprinkles. However, you can also enjoy it unrolled with a spoon.
Plus, use it as a topping or filling for cakes and cupcakes. In Brazil, no kid’s party is complete without it!
So satisfy your sweet tooth with these rich chocolate candy cups.
HOW TO MAKE BRIGADEIRO
For this traditional brigadeiro recipe, whisk the condensed milk and cocoa together until uniform. Then, stir in the butter.
(SEE FULL RECIPE BELOW – FOR BOTH STOVETOP AND MICROWAVE)
WHAT OTHER TREATS CAN YOU MAKE WITH BRIGADEIRO?
You can make cake, cupcakes, brigadeiro cookies, and this triple brigadeiro cheesecake tart.
Also, patriotic brigadeiros or those with other flavors such as pumpkin, strawberry, coconut, and beer.
If the cooked mixture is too soft to roll into fudge balls, the alternative is to serve brigadeiro piped onto spoons.
Moreover, you can serve it as fudge cups, to eat with small spoons, almost like a shot of dense pudding.
USEFUL TIPS TO GET BRIGADEIRO RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
1. Use a wider, no stick pan — those with aluminum bottoms work best. This will let it cook faster, saving you time. Take a look at the RECIPE VIDEO!
2. Cook over medium heat, avoiding burnt bits.
3. Whisk condensed milk with cocoa powder before starting to cook– for a mixture without lumps.
4. If making brigadeiro recipe in the summer time, use only 1 tbsp of butter; otherwise it’ll make harder to achieve the correct consistency. In the cold months, though, you can use 2 tbsp of butter and still roll it into balls with no problem. They will be tastier too!
5. If making a double batch at once, use a large, wider pan rather than a pot; otherwise it will take much longer to get it right.
HOW DO YOU STORE AND FOR HOW LONG?
Store brigadeiro in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days. Either store covered in the fridge for up to 4-7 days, or freeze in plastic bags for up to 30 days.
If frozen, bring them to room temp before serving them.
PIN & ENJOY
Brigadeiro -- Brazilian chocolate fudge balls
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14-ounce
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1-2 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened) plus extra to grease plate and hands
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate vermicelli or good quality chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk the condensed milk and cocoa powder together until homogeneous (no lumps). Then, stir in the butter.
- Stove: Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away/show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 5-8 minutes).
- Microwave: Pour mixture into a deep microwaveable bowl. If 900 watts, let cook on full power for about 6 minutes -- removing and stirring at least every 2 minutes, or until thick enough to be rolled (when it cools down, mixture will be thicker).
- While it is cooking, do not leave the microwave unattended because mixture will rise and possibly bubble over, making a mess. Every time it rises, pause until mixture settles back down. If 1100 watts, cook at 80 % power. Double batches take more time to cook
- When brigadeiro is ready, remove either from the stove top or microwave, mix in the vanilla extract and spread mixture onto a greased plate.
- Let cool to room temp before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a 1/2 ( or 1 ) tbsp as measurement.
- Then, dredge gently in the chocolate sprinkles until totally covered, and place into paper bonbon cups.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Store brigadeiro/brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate fudge balls) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can be also stored, covered well, in the refrigerator for up to 4-7 days, or frozen in ziploc bags for up to 30 days.
- If making brigadeiro recipe in the summer time, use only 1 tbsp of butter; otherwise it’ll make harder to achieve the correct consistency. In the cold months, though, you can use 2 tbsp of butter and still roll it into balls with no problem. They will be tastier too!
- ALTERNATIVE: If you don't get the right consistency and the cooked mixture is so soft that cannot be rolled into balls, the alternative is to serve brigadeiros piped on spoons or into shot glasses/cups to be eaten with small spoons almost like a shot of pudding-- like we do in Brazil.
- Love brigadeiro(s)? Try also our Brigadeiro Cookies and also our Triple Brigadeiro Tart.
Nutrition
Sofia Newton says
Ah, Denise! Reading your article about Brigadeiros made my mouth water and my mind travel in time as I remembered many birthdays parties and lots and lots of “docinhos” and especially Brigadeiros. You are so correct: it is not a birthday party if you do not have a lots of Brigadeiros present, ready make every mouth happy! Thank you for the thoughts.
Sofia Newton
Denise Browning says
Thanks so much, Sofia! I am happy to know that brought you good memories…
Roberta says
I am brazilian too, and Brigadeiro it’s my favorite desert!
Becky says
Made these for a school auction! They went for $250 and the buyers loved them! They are unbelievably delicious!
Denise Browning says
Becky: I am so glad that the buyers loved them and you too. They are my childhood’s favorite candy. Wishing you a marvelous week!
Jessica says
I love these!!!!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Jessica! Enjoy!
Ana Paula says
Denise! Achei seu blog hoje e estou pinning como louca! Menina, quanta receita boa! Que saudade me da’!
Sou do Ceara e moro na California faz onze anos. Seus brigadeiros de Natal sao lindos. Ontem mesmo estava falando que esse ano vou fazer brigadeiro para todo mundo no Natal.
Parabens pelo maravilhoso blog. Um abraco
Denise Browning says
Obrigada por suas palavras e por compartilhar as minhas receitas, Ana Paula! Bem-vinda a FBTY!!!! Espero que você nos visite com frequência. Um abraço.
denise says
Mine came out too soft, what did I do wrong?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Denise! I am so sorry. The brigadeiro ” dough” is ready (fully cooked) when it has thickened enough to see the bottom of the pan while pulled aside with a wood spoon and also is running slow. When it cools down it will be even thicker.
But since yours is already soft, what you can do is using this trick: Let it cool down into a greased plate at room temperature and then, place in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes. Then, grease your hands with unsalted butter, and try to shape into small balls, roll with sprinkles, and place into bonbon cups. You can serve them slightly chilled. In Brazil, we also serve brigadeiro in cups. I mean, we make soft brigadeiro and pour into mini to small cups/glasses, decorate with sprinkles on the top, and serve with spoons. We call “brigadeiro de copo” (brigadeiro in cups).
So do not worry! In general, it takes about 2 to 3 times to get brigadeiro ‘ dough” right. I hope this helps!
Essa Adams says
Perfect – I do not have chocolate vermicellis. Will use hot chocolate powder, instant type. Or ground toasted nuts. But now I see the cups with a spoon, perfect. If they do not firm up, will be shamlessly perfect candy anyway. Love the flavor, very mild and creamy.
Denise Browning says
I am so glad you enjoy these brigadeiros, Essa! Absolutely!!! If you don’t have vermicelli, you can use chopped nuts, chopped candy cane, shredded coconut, another type of sprinkles, etc instead. If necessary, you can refrigerate the “dough” before rolling them. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year!
Amy smith says
I had the same problem. I followed a different recipe using only 1 tablespoon of butter and I had no problems.
Denise Browning says
Amy, the problem is not the amount of butter in my recipe but rather getting the right consistency for the brigadeiros. If the amount of butter was a problem, why have mine always come out right (not soft)? I always use this same recipe and roll them without any problem. Please, watch my video and you can see several of the factors that can affect the doneness for brigadeiros.
Margie says
Hi, Denise! I love your recipes because they remind me of Brasil!
I have a question. When I lived there, a special treat was bolo de brigadeiro (I think!). It was a delicious chocolate cake with brigadeiro frosting. Do you know what I’m remembering? I hope you can tell me what it was and how to make it. Abracos!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Margie! Thanks a lot. Yes!!! The brigadeiro cake is a simple two to three-layer chocolate cake with both brigadeiro filling and topping. Although I haven’t published a brigadeiro cake recipe on my blog, I have a recipe for brigadeiro cupcakes. Make a simple chocolate cake and use the homemade brigadeiro frosting that is in the post (link) below to fill and top your cake. Then, sprinkle chocolate sprinkles or vermicelli on top. If you will be making the cake using a cake mix, please double the amount of eggs stated in the box so your cake can be heavy enough to support the weight of the brigadeiro frosting without collapsing. I would also add more sugar (1/2 to 3/4 cup) to make it more similar to the traditional Brazilian cake. Of course, for a cake, you will have to double or triple the frosting recipe depending on the the amount of layers and size of the cake. Here is the link:
http://www.frombraziltoyou.org/brigadeiro-cupcakes/
Wishing you a great week! Thanks for stopping by.
Ava says
I’m so glad to see this recipe. A friend tried to teach me how to make them but it’s all wrong for me without measurements.
Denise Browning says
Ava:
My fave way to make brigadeiro is on the stove top because one can have better control of its cooking point. Follow the recipe and let it cool before rolling into balls. If necessary, refrigerate the “dough” for about 20 minutes before rolling into balls. Always grease your hands with unsalted butter before rolling. It helps a lot! You can use this same recipe to make brigadeiro served into mini cups or brigadeiro frosting to fill and top cakes and cupcakes.For this, you only have to add a bit of heavy cream after the brigadeiro dough has cooked to make it much softer. Enjoy!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Oh my! Oh my! I think my heart just skipped a beat! I love everything about these fudge balls. I have never been to Brazil but I’m sure I could fly over just so I can stuff my face with a few dozens of these!
they look amazing! Love the colorful sprinkles!
Thanks for bringing them to this month’s #chocolateparty
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Roxana! The great think about these fudge balls is you can make them at home — not tickets necessary… They are ridiculously simple and quick.
It is a pleasure to participate in your chocolate party. Congrats on its second anniversary and success!
Sandra Moore says
My mom and I used to make these together when I was a kid. I helped roll them, but we used granulated sugar. After decades, I had forgotten how to make them. Thanks so much for the recipe. It all came back to me just reading the ingredients.
I was also looking for a sweet potato candy recipe – docs de batata. Do you have one? I’ll continue to look on your site. Is another candy mom and I used to make together. So you can see why I absolutely need it 🙂
Denise Browning says
Hi, Sandra! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to FBTY…
I am glad that you found this brigadeiro recipe. I hope you make these and enjoy… This is the traditional recipe! Chocolate sprinkle are usually used to roll brigadeiros although colorful sprinkles, granulated sugar, and others can also be used to top them. It’s really up to one’ s taste.
Unfortunately, I don’t have any recipe for sweet potato candy (docinho de batata). What I do have is a pumpkin candy recipe or pumpkin brigadeiro which you can use it to make the sweet potato candy. You only have to use peeled, boiled, and mashed sweet potatoes instead of mashed or canned pumpkin. It is an easy substitution. Here is the link:
http://www.frombraziltoyou.org/pumpkin-brigadeiros-brigadeiro-abobora/
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
I made brigadeiro during the world cup… they’re SO addicting!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Sharon!!! I know… Every single time that I make them, my family and I eat them like there is no tomorrow. We love brigadeiros so much that we make not only the fudge balls (which many times we don’t even roll — we eat by spoonfuls), but also roll cake, frosting, mousses, etc. 🙂
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Denise, great treat! How about adding it to the Food on Friday: Holiday Treats collection over at Carole’s Chatter? Cheers
Denise Browning says
Sure, Carole! I’d love to… How can this recipe be added your Food on Friday? Do you submit its link or do I have to submit it? Please, let me know.
Thanks for stopping by.
Farm House Academy says
My daughters and I are currently studying South America in our homeschool studies. Our first stop was Brazil! Thank you so much for the delicious recipe and fun background!
Denise Browning says
Thank you for your interest in Brazil and for trying this recipe. I am happy that you enjoyed brigadeiros, a real family favorite.
Nancy says
How many does this make?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Nancy!
Yield can be seen right above the ingredients in the recipe. It makes about 28 brigadeiros or chocolate “truffles”.
Have a great week!
nancy abrams says
I’m sorry, did not see that. I made my first batch and they are fabulous!
Can I double the recipe without any problems or should I make two batches separately?
(I am trying to make enough to share with everyone at work)
Denise Browning says
No problem, Nancy!
Yes, you can double the recipe without problems. I do this all the time because it is a family favorite. 🙂 They disappear pretty quick at my household. My eldest daughter and I don’t even wait to roll them into balls… We eat brigadeiro by spoonfuls! 🙂
But by doubling the recipe, it will take a little longer to be cooked (NOT the double of the original time). Follow the recipe guidelines and everything will be fine. I hope your co-workers enjoy these brigadeiros. Have a great week!
Donald says
Que tal uma receita em espanhol então?
Just kidding, this is one of the better blogs I have seen for Brigadeiros. How do you say, they are pra caramba.
Denise Browning says
LOL… Thanks a lot, Donald!
Wishing you a delicious week — as delicious as these brigadeiros!!! 😉
Peggy says
Hello! I saw a video of Facebook about making these. I thought I remembered it right, and tried it today. But I remembered that it said to use half a stick of butter, and no vanilla. Then I rolled them in more cocoa, sort of truffle-style even though I saw in the video to use white sugar. They are a little soft, but I think it’s the way they should be?
THEN I experimented with another batch, and used flavored hot chocolate instead of cocoa. They are super-soft, and after I rolled them they turned into disks instead of balls! LOL Do you know if the rest of the ingredients in the hot chocolate messed it up, or maybe I just didn’t cook that batch long enough? I want to play with other hot chocolate flavors, but don’t want to keep making disks…
Denise Browning says
Hi, Peggy!
About 13 years ago when I got married and came to live in the US, I tried to make mine with hot cocoa mix. It was a disaster!!! Honestly, the texture was not the same as the brigadeiros from my home country. Hot cocoa mix simply does not work for brigadeiros because contains a lot of sugar changing their fudgy texture. You have to use cocoa powder which is made from ground chocolate solids. Too much butter also makes them too soft and flat. Follow my recipe, which it is the traditional recipe for brigadeiros, and will get them right. The vanilla extract is optional. I added it to the traditional recipe because it makes them more delicious without changing the texture. Brigadeiros are traditionally rolled in chocolate sprinkles but a few folks roll them in white granulated sugar when they don’t have chocolate sprinkles in their pantry. If you would like to play with flavors, you can use my recipe omitting the cocoa powder and vanilla, and adding flavoring extracts instead. This way you will have white brigadeiros with different flavors (e.g. almond flavor b/c almond extract). Another good way to play with flavors is flavored gelatins. In Brazil, there is a strawberry brigadeiro recipe. Instead of using cocoa powder, we use strawberry gelatin to give both color and flavor to the strawberry brigadeiros (in this case, if the recipe asks for 2-3 Tbsp of cocoa powder, you use 2-3 Tbsp strawberry gelatin instead). Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great week!
stacy says
They look amazing!!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Stacy! Enjoy…
Kent Taylor says
I was introduced to Brigadeiro the other day by my friend Átila (from North East Brazil) and fell in love immediately, I have just tried this recipe and it tastes fantastic! I think this is going to mean I have to step up the effort at the gym, but it’s well worth it!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Kent!
I am so glad that you stopped by. I am also from Northeastern Brazil.
Brigadeiro is the most popular and beloved “candy” in/from Brazil, present at every single birthday party and other celebrations… It is also one of the fave snacks down there. At my household, we love it so much that we don’t wait to have brigadeiros rolled into balls. We eat brigadeiro by spoonfuls. 🙂
Since you learned how to make brigadeiros (and they can be very addictive as you already know), I wish you good luck. 🙂
Have a great week — and exercise routine! 🙂
Wendy says
Hi Denise, can you freeze Brigadeiro?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Wendy! Absolutely! But for this, you can make the brigadeiro “dough”, let cool at room temp, roll them, and freeze in a ziploc bag… but please only roll the brigadeiro balls in the sprinkles once thawed.
Jordan says
Hi love the recipe but I keep getting bits in my brigadeiro, like some of the cocoa powder is clumping togeter into small bits. Any idea as to how to remedy this?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Jordan!
I see. No worries! It’s pretty easy to solve this issue. What you have to do is to whisk well the sweetened condensed milk with the cocoa powder until obtaining a homogeneous mixture before cooking. It helps if you add the cocoa powder little by little while whisking. Then, add the butter and cook the mixture according to the instructions. Enjoy!
Jordan says
Thank you so much for responding Denise!! I will give it a try! They were still loved and with the sprinkles no one noticed the bits, but I sure am glad to have a solution!! These are so tasty and my husband loves that they are not as overly sweet and you would think they would be!
Isaac Hartley says
I just made these using your microwave version! The “dough” tended to rise up every 30 seconds, so what I did when that happened was take it out and stir before putting it back in. After it was done I melted 3 slivers of butter on a big plate, then poured a tiny bit of vanilla extract on that and spread the melted butter and vanilla around the whole plate with the round side of a spoon. After I rolled the truffles I dropped them in cocoa instead of sprinkles! They’re currently setting in the fridge, but they look and smell HEAVENLY!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Isaac! Thank you for the visit and nice feedback. I hope you enjoy this long-time fave of mine.
Isaac Hartley says
They were amazing! The cocoa, it was a bit much, so I dipped the truffles in milk chocolate and rolled them in powdered sugar. Delicious! I’ll be making more for my boyfriend and I tonight! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe!
Denise Browning says
Thank you again, Isaac! It makes me happy seeing people trying and enjoying new recipes. Have an awesome weekend!
Gabrielle says
Hi denise, this brigadeiros look so delicous and unique i would love to try it!
Denise Browning says
You won’t regret it, Gabrielle! But please, follow the recipe instructions. If you have a medium, non stick skillet, please use it to cook these brigadeiros because the “dough” cooks faster in wider pans.Please, also make sure the “dough” has thicken and runs slow. The cooking time varies from one stovetop to the other. Enjoy!!!
Gabrielle says
Hi Denise!
I tried rolling it in a ball after i had put it in the fridge for 3 hours but it was so hard to roll it.
I now have put it in the fridge for a day.
Will that work?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Gabrielle. I have just seen your comment.
If after all this time in the fridge you could not roll brigadeiros into balls, it’s because you did not cook the mixture enough to get the right consistency. This is a critical step for brigadeiros. When this happens, the alternative is to serve brigadeiros pipped on spoons or into shot glasses/cups to be eaten with small spoons– like we do in Brazil. Later today or tomorrow, I will be uploading a cooking video that I recorded about brigadeiros and you will have a better idea about the right consistency — better than the recipe direction pictures that you see here. I give all the tips how to get the right consistency every time and also how to achieve it quicker — so next time you make brigadeiros you will be able to roll them easily.
Know that not getting the right consistency at first is not uncommon. Thank you for trying!
cakespy says
So good! I made a version of these and shared them on my blog (with credit of course!). Thanks for sharing!
Denise Browning says
Thank you for trying brigadeiros and linking back to me. I am so glad that you enjoyed them!
Rosana says
Very nice! I love brigaderios.
Allison says
Finally got around to making these — AWESOME – brought a batch into work today — they LOVE LOVE LOVE them… making more this weekend to share with other various folks!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Allison! Your comment made my day. I am so glad you and your co-workers loved this Brazilian treat. Wishing you a delicious weekend, enjoying this childhood fave of mine.
Fernanda Marques says
Ameiiii o seu site! Amo brigadeiros, parabéns pelo trabalho! bjs
Morgan Wilson says
I’d love to make these for the Rio opening ceremonies tonight but I only have salted butter. Will it change the taste a lot?
Denise Browning says
It will change the taste only a bit but they will still be delicious. Enjoy!
Soraya Gonzalez says
Brigadeiros are a little piece of heaven on earth!!! We make them at least once a month!!! Sometimes I substitute the sprinkles for dark cocoa powder. My daugther doesn’t even make the balls… she just eats it as soon as it cools!
Denise Browning says
For us too, Soraya! When I don’t find good quality sprinkles, I like to roll them out in granulated sugar. Cocoa powder is also a great choice! My eldest daughter and I love to eat them by spoonfuls as soon as they cool down. 🙂
Yara says
Thank you! They’re soo good! I just wanted to make a little bit, so I made half of everything in the recipe. They came out perfect! I want to use them in every single dessert!
Denise Browning says
Yara: I am so happy to hear that! I hope you have the chance to make brigadeiros many more times. Enjoy!!!
Thiago says
I Love these Brazilian Fudge Balls
Thiago says
I Love Brazilian Fudge Balls
Thiago says
I love Brazilian Chocolate Fudge balls
Thiago says
I love Brazilian Chocolate Fudge balls. They are to die for!
Kris says
Hi. Do you know where I can get those colorful little balls to cover the brigadero in?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Kris! Those ones were brought from Brazil but you can find similar ones here: https://www.google.com/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=lShXWMDLJcvM8Af3qK7YDA&gws_rd=ssl,cr&fg=1#q=colorful+sprinkles
Thank you for stopping by!
Kris says
Ok thank you
rony says
hey,
i tried to do it, but i got brigadeiro with a texture of a toffee candy what could have been the problem?
thanks
Denise Browning says
Hi, Rony! Recipe has to be followed religiously. This is a fudge so it has to be cooked slow and just enough (see time stated in the recipe) to get a thick consistency. Please watch the video as well. It contains important tips on how to achieve the right consistency.
Carol says
Brigadeiro é tudo de bom! Tem gostinho de infância… 🙂
Alice Gorbunova says
These are very good!
Alice Gorbunova says
These are so good!
Mary says
I love Brigadiers! A delight! Congratulations on the site
Cristiano says
Very cool blog, amazing recipe, I’ll put it into practice here at home.
thank you
Curso Doce e Brigadeiro Gourmet says
Suas Maravilhosas receitas aumentam as possibilidade de novas empreendedoras aprenderem, ainda mais, parabenz.
Rafa says
I love brigadeiro … hummm just thinking about mouthwatering !!!
carlos alberto says
Sou do Brasil e adoro suas receitas.
Paula Maria says
Brigadier is my passion my favorite candy was worth the tips and recipes
Jeannie says
Hi,
Thank you so much for the recipe. I made them tonight I’m not sure I got the right consistency. Are they suppose to be soft and creamy like a truffle or a little chewy? Mine are a little chewy.
Regardless, they taste great!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Jeannie!
They have more a consistency of a truffle yet fudgy. If yours were a bit chewy it is because the “dough” was overcooked. The secret is to have it cooked on medium to medium low heat, stirring constantly. As soon as you see the mixture was thickened and the bottom of the pan shows up for a couple of seconds before levels out, it is ready. Please, take a look at our video that it is above the recipe. Thank you for trying though! I am so happy that you enjoyed them despite of their chewy consistency. You will see! You will get right on the second time. Brigadeiros are a simple recipe although getting the consistency right can be a little tricky. It takes a bit of practice. Have a wonderful week!
Brigadeiro says
Adoro as dicas de brigadeiro…sigo todas!!!
Paula Soares says
Very nice! I love brigaderios.
Camila Maia says
As a brigadier can commit to help both mental health … rs. I Love!
Curso Os Pilares do Canto says
Brigadeiros: From Brazil to the world. I love them!
Curso Batateiro Empreendor 3.0 says
I love Brigadeiros too <3<3
Adriana says
Amo muito essa página!
Me ajuda demais. Obrigada
Camille says
Very good tip!! 🙂
Camille says
I love brigadeiros, very good.
Gabriel says
So great! I want to make of course
Cheryl says
Very easy to make and are absolutely delicious. I recommend having enough ingredients on hand to make a double batch …..I made them for dessert for a dinner party but had to make another batch because I could not keep MY family away from them!!
Denise Browning says
So glad to hear it, Cheryl!!!! It is a true family favorite — my hubby and kids go crazy every time I make these.
Enjoy and have a marvelous day!!!
dentista asa norte says
Brigadeiro is a lovely recipe
Marcia says
Olha estou apaixonada por este site Receitas deliciosa estou preparando minhas receitas que peguei deste site Esta de parabéns o site muito bem explicado Obrigado por compartilhar estas delicias….
Robert says
It sounds very delicious, brazilian food is so fucking good! Thanks for sharing this =)
Nicole Markman says
Thanks for your wonderful recipes. The Brazilian Brigadeiros are undeniable
Nicole Markman says
Obrigado por suas maravilhosas receitas.
www.comofazerdocesfinos.com says
Maravilhosa receita e decoração muito inspiradora! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho!!
Riley says
What is “chocolate vermicelli”? Can I just subsitute sprinkles?
Riley says
Disregard earlier comment- My only question is can I subsitute the chocolate vermicelli for generic sprinkles?
Denise Browning says
Yes, absolutely! My suggestion is to buy good quality chocolate sprinkles.
Rafael says
I love brigadeiros with nust!
Dolores Cardoso says
I love Brigadiers. I’m from Brazil and I loved your article. Congratulations!
Luciana says
Nossa amo brigadeiro .. Belo artigo deu agua na boca ..
Mel says
Congratulations, Here in Brazil, the brasilians love it. The brigadeiros gourmet is the best.
Thanks for charing.
Rodolfo says
Menos Guerra, Mais Brigadeiro! Não tem como não ficar babando! Amo brigadeiro
raquel says
I loved the recipe thanks for sharing to be a delight.
Valéria says
Sou apaixonada por brigadeiro. Muito esse artigo
Leila says
Amo muito essa receita de brigadeiro! Adoreiiii!
Donna Ross says
Since consistency seems to be the
main problem for most people when making this candy, can the mixture be tested
in water? Perhap it is:, “soft ball” when you are able to pick mixture up..
Denise Browning says
Hi, Donna! I have never tested the consistency that way but it does not hurt to try. If you follow all the tips from my cooking video, you are able to make this right at first. If you take a look at my You Tube channel, there is one comment from a lady that made a 300-batch of these (actually, according to her 2 children made the batch right at the very first time just by following my tips). I am telling, the tips guarantee success and you wont find anywhere else.
Raquel says
Muito legal seu site, receitas incríveis, bom e sou leiga a falar pois amo chocolate.
obrigada!!!
Cursos Na Nete says
Ola, fiquei imprecionado com o que aprende no seu site e já comentei com
com minha esposa para ficar lendo suas dica e aprender mais como você muito
obrigado amigo .
Roberto says
Brigadeiros simples e divino! Adoro seus posts acompanho sempre!
Netho Santos says
Muito bom, gostei do artigo! bem explicativo
Curso Doce Gourmet says
Bom sou suspeito a falar do assunto, amo brigadeiro.
Achei ótimas suas dicas, está de parabéns pelo post e obrigado por compartilhar.
Beatriz says
Sou chocolatra de carteirinha,sou realmente viciada em BRIGADEIRO e amo dicas de receitas sobre eles❤️ amei seu blog e esse artigo então me conquistou.
Dharttannha says
Muito bom esses brigadeiros, é incrível como um doce tão simples poder ter tantas variedades.
Suzana Souza says
Love love love!!!!
Maria says
Loved the recipe! I will for sure make this at home tonight
Enriqueta Lemoine says
I live brigadeiros and your look superb! I’m saving this recipe!
best,
Enri
Tiffany says
The brazilians know their stuff! these brigadeiros are a food of the gods!
Ale says
I have to try them, never had them before. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
Silvia Martinez says
How easy and delicious is this! I have three chocolate lovers at home, this is perfect for them.
Curso de confeitaria says
Adoro brigadeiro, seu post é sensasional com ótimas dicas.
Curso de Brigadeiros Gourmet says
The brigadiers are one of the most delicious gourmet sweets in Brazil, including it is very common to have several courses of brigadiers Goumet that help those who want to undertake making brigadiers gourmet to sell.
I loved the tips of your site!
pam says
Impossible not to love brigadeiro, congratulations for the post!
dieta de 21 dias says
only sweet, delicious, parabens,
Curso Doce Gourmet says
Adorei seu post. Sou brasileira e realmente os brigadeiros são nossa paixão.
bolo de pote para vender says
Impossible not to love brigadeiro, congratulations for the post!
beti says
Hi!
Does the recipe work well if i double it?
I am planning on making them for a Christmas party
Denise Browning says
Hi, Beti! Yes, you can double the recipe, no problem.
In this case, just be sure to use only 1 TBSP butter for each can of sweetened condensed milk. In addition, use a wider pan instead of a tall one; otherwise it will take much longer for them to cook.
If it is your first time making brigadeiros, follow the tips in my video to achieve the correct consistency. The consistency is the key to getting the “dough” to roll into balls without problems. If you have any other questions, I will be happy to answer.
JB says
These are completely addictive! They just fly off the plate until no more are left. Your method for making these is so easy– nice that you have a video showing the process.
Roberta Escarlati says
how delicious ! i’ll do it at home
Denise Browning says
Thank Roberta! Enjoy these childhood treats. My favorite!
francieli says
Sou brasileira e amo seus posts! I Love Brigadeiros! BJSSSS 🙂
Denise Browning says
Obrigada Francieli! Um abraco pra voce.
valdilene says
I love brigadeiro. Congratulations skin recipe I’m going to do today.
Martha Jesus says
Brigadeiro. So delicious. Love it!
Denise Browning says
Thank you! Enjoy!
Elder says
Oi Denise! I am Brazilian but I live in Florida and have been trying several of your recipes. Your brigadeiro recipe is the best. I can get the consistency right every single time thanks to your tips. Cooking our food makes me not miss Brazil so much. Have a great week!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Such a great recipe! Glad you “made” these again. 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you. We refreshed the post and republished an oldie but goodie recipe.
2pots2cook says
Sweet Heavens ! Have seen these on Instagram ! Definitely will make 🙂 🙂 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you. It is one of my childhood’s fave treats.
Karly says
Yum! I can’t wait to make this!
Denise Browning says
Thank you! Enjoy them, a log-time fave treat of mine.
mimi rippee says
I’m so excited to see these! My girlfriend has a friend from Brazil, and once she brought these over. So I know how good these are – and addicting!!!
Emily says
Wow, that sucks, these brigadier. I can not wait to do it, it seems easy and very tasty. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Thamires says
I cant wait try this recipe is realy yummy
Denise Browning says
Enjoy. So good!
Sapphires says
I’m going to try making these around the holidays when my diet ends! These look delicious!
I do have one question though; will using half tablespoons to roll balls make 28 servings, or will using full tablespoons make 28 servings?
Thanks in advanced! I’m excited to make them!
Denise Browning says
To make around 28 balls, please use the 1/2 TBSP. If you would like to, you can also use 1 teaspoon to make them smaller. It depends on the size of your bonbon cups. Enjoy! These are a family favorite.
Kelly says
Made these today and they were a hit with my boys. I had been passively looking for some quality jimmies and came across some last weekend.
Denise Browning says
Hi Kelly! I am so happy to find out your boys enjoyed our brigadeiros. Depending on how you decorate them, they make also a great treat for Halloween and other occasions. Thanks for the review! Have a great week!
Kimberly says
I did this time by microwave to test and girl got very good. Thank you great recipe!
Cláudio Marques says
Muito legal o artigo, parabéns.
Cinthia Lauritzen says
these brigadeiros are addictive. I made them for my daughter’s b-day party and they disappeared quickly. She has been asking me to make them again for no special occasion. 🙂
Ethel Dominy says
the best brigadeiro recipe on the internet, Denise! The tips really helped me. I have tried other blogs recipe for brigadeiros but they were a complete failure. Thanks for helping me get the right consistency. My kids have been begging me to make these again.
Mercedez Diedricks says
It was my first time trying these brigadeiros. I saw on You Tube and could not resist. Making again soon.
Georgianna Tupacyupanqui says
Brigadeiros are my new favorite dessert. Thanks for the tips, Denise. I got these right at the very first time.
Matheus says
Nossa eu amo brigadeiros, obrigado pelas dicas <3
Matheus says
Brigadeiros é minha paixão, como eu amo isso <3
Amanda says
Amei tudoooo! Brigadeiro é vida!!!
Ana Clara says
The recipe is very good, the brigadeiros are wonderful sweets. Thank you for sharing with us.
Denise Browning says
It is so good to hear that! Yes this brigadeiro recipe is full proof.