Ingredients
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
– 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
– 1 tablespoon butter
– extra butter for rolling
– 1/3 cup sprinkles for coating
Instructions
1-First: combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (or cocoa powder), and 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan.
2-Next: cook this mixture over medium or medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until it thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
3-Once it’s ready, let the mixture cool in the refrigerator until it’s fully chilled that’s key for easy handling.
4-With lightly buttered hands, scoop small amounts of the cooled mixture and roll them into balls.
5-Finally, coat each ball with the sprinkles and pop them in the fridge for a bit to set.
Last Step:
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🔥 Cook over medium to medium-low heat to prevent burning or sticking.
🍫 Stir constantly to ensure smooth, even cooking.
⏳ Chill mixture well before rolling for easier handling and better shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brigadeiro
- Calories: 80 kcal