Brazilian Brigadeiros Candies are rich, soft, fudgy, and easy to make! Try making it at your next party or holiday.

Brigadeiros are a delicious chocolate similar to a Chocolate Truffle, they’re bite-sized, soft, sweet, and absolutely addicting! If you’re looking for an easy Homemade Candy, this is the way to go. Also try Chocolate Orange Truffles.

Sabrina’s Brazilian Brigadeiros Candies Recipe

The Brazilian chocolate truffles are rich, fudgy bites with a smooth texture and sprinkle-coated finish. The mixture comes together quickly on the stovetop, creating a thick, glossy base that sets beautifully for easy shaping. With minimal prep and irresistible flavor!

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Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
▢ 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
▢ 1/4 cup cocoa powder
▢ 1 cup chocolate jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

In a medium pot over low heat add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder and whisk well.
Keep whisking for between 10-15 minutes until you can lift the whisk out and see ribbons of liquid that don't immediately disappear, and when you whisk you can see the bottom of the pot for more than 1 second.
Pour into a heat-safe bowl and chill completely for about 2 hours.
Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in chocolate jimmies sprinkles.

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Sabrina’s Brazilian Brigadeiros Candies Recipe
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About this Recipe
Recipe Tips & Tricks
How to Store
Ideas to Serve Brazilian Brigadeiros Candies
Variations
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About this Recipe

Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian dessert. They were originally made in Rio de Janeiro by Heloisa Nabuco de Oliveira, and have been a dessert staple ever since. Brigadeiro balls are now a common treat to serve for celebrations, and are found in most bakeries as well as made at home. With this easy recipe, you can make your own to enjoy any time you want!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

Chocolate mix: Put a medium saucepan or pot over low heat, then add your butter, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder. Whisk the ingredients until the unsweetened cocoa powder is combined with the liquid. Continue whisking for about 10-15 minutes as the chocolate mix thickens. Keep mixing until it’s thick enough that you can lift the whisk and have ribbons of the chocolate mixture dripping off that don’t disappear right away, and you can see the bottom of the pot for over 1 second after stirring.
Chill: Pour the mixture into a heat-proof dish and let it chill for 2 hours.
Shape: Roll the chilled chocolate into 1-inch balls with your hands. To prevent the chocolate from sticking to your fingers while rolling, use plastic gloves or grease your hands. Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles, then place it in an individual candy cup. The paper candy cups make them easier to store, serve, and package.

How to Store

Serve: You can keep Brigadeiros at room temperature for up to 3 days in a dry, cool place.
Store: To store the candy longer, put it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze: You can freeze Brigadeiros Candies for up to 3 months. Lay them out in an airtight container with each layer of candies separated by parchment paper.

Ideas to Serve Brazilian Brigadeiros Candies

Sweet Brigadeiros are an easy treat to make to satisfy your sweet tooth, serve at a party, or give as a gift. If you’re sending them out as a gift, try putting them in a box with other homemade chocolates. You can make Chocolate Fudge, Peanut Butter Cups, and Nut Clusters for a homemade assorted chocolate box. Put each piece of candy in paper candy cups to keep them separate, and put layers of parchment paper between each layer of chocolate in the box. It’s a thoughtful and homemade gift that anyone is sure to love!

Variations

Salt: For a salty taste along with the sweet, add a pinch of salt to the top of each piece of chocolate. Sea salt or flake salt will work best.
Dry coconut: Try rolling the chocolate treats in dry coconut for a layer of coconut flakes on top.
Birthday Brigadeiros: If you want to make them for a birthday party, try using rainbow sprinkles instead of the crunchy chocolate sprinkles.
Decorations: There are plenty of other ways you can decorate these delicious treats to make them for any occasion. Try using orange and chocolate sprinkles for Halloween, using red and pink sprinkles for Valentine’s, or red and green sprinkles for Christmas.
Peanut: Try making peanut butter Brigadeiros by coating the chocolate truffles in crushed peanuts. You could also do other nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds.
Oreos: Another coating you can use for your chocolate balls is crushed Oreos. Just roll the truffle in the cookie crumbs instead of the chocolate sprinkles.