BRIGADEIRO RECIPE — THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE BALLS EVER

THAT ANYONE CAN COOK

Brigadeiro (plural Brigadeiros) is a chocolate fudge made with condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder. It’s LOVE at first bite!

Brigadeiro (Portuguese for Brigadier) is the most beloved ‘candy’ of Brazil. From north to south, it is a national passion!

Brigadeiro -- Brazilian chocolate fudge balls

Ingredients – Condensed milk  – Baking cocoa powder  – Unsalted butter - 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.

Stovetop: 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).

– 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. – Then, dredge gently in the chocolate sprinkles until totally covered, and place into paper bonbon cups.

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.

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BRIGADEIRO RECIPE — THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE BALLS EVER

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