Recipe: Brigadeiros {Brazilian Fudge Balls}

AuthorMarla Meridith
DifficultyBeginner

These delicious Brigadeiros couldn't be easier to throw together. Have kids of any age join you in the kitchen to make these traditional Brazilian fudge balls. Chocolate lovers, you will be smitten with this recipe.

Hey chocolate lovers! You've gotta try these Brigadeiros {Brazilian Fudge Balls} asap. Get the recipe on MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tbsp butter
toppings
 sprinkles
 cocoa powder
 coconut flake
 chopped nuts
1

In a saucepan combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously for 15 minutes.

2

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

3

Pour the toppings into small bowls.

4

Scoop out spoonfuls of the fudge and with clean hands roll into 1 inch balls.

5

Dip the balls in the toppings and press them in with your fingers.

6

Store any extra brigadeiros in an airtight container.

Ingredients

 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tbsp butter
toppings
 sprinkles
 cocoa powder
 coconut flake
 chopped nuts

Directions

1

In a saucepan combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously for 15 minutes.

2

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

3

Pour the toppings into small bowls.

4

Scoop out spoonfuls of the fudge and with clean hands roll into 1 inch balls.

5

Dip the balls in the toppings and press them in with your fingers.

6

Store any extra brigadeiros in an airtight container.

Notes

Recipe: Brigadeiros {Brazilian Fudge Balls}

~ Marla Meridith

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