Traditional Brigadeiros

Traditional Brigadeiros

Danielle Childers Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes (15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook, 2 hours chill) Servings: 2 dozen 1 - 14 oz. can sweetened Equipment: condensed milk Small sauce pot ¼ cup cocoa powder Wooden spoon 1 Tablespoon butter plus Plate or bowl for cooling extra to grease hands Measuring spoons with Butter knife Pinch of salt Chocolate sprinkles

photo by: Karen Vandervort

Variations: Coconut Key Lime Brigadeiros - Substitute cocoa powder for 1-2 tablespoons of lime zest. Roll in coconut flakes or yellow and green sprinkles. Strawberry White Chocolate Brigadeiros - Substitute cocoa powder for ⅔ cup white chocolate chips. Roll in crushed freeze-dried strawberries. In English, the word brigadeiro comes from the word Brigadier, which is a rank of an officer in the British Army, above colonel but below major general. Legend has it that brigadeiros were first made to honor Brazilian Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, a handsome and single gentleman known for wooing the ladies. One thing is for sure, these traditional chocolate brigadeiros are sure to wow your guests. This simple recipe only requires five ingredients and possibilities for variations are endless. 1. In a small pot combine the sweetened condensed milk, the cocoa powder, butter and salt. 2. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 15-20 minutes. The recipe has thickened enough when a spoon can be run down the center of the pan and the mixture takes a while to move. 3. Pour mixture onto a plate, allowing it to cool to room temperature. This process can be hurried along by placing the plate into the refrigerator. 4. Using a tablespoon, scoop approximately half a spoonful of cooled fudge. Form into a sphere with greased hands. Roll into chocolate sprinkles a

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