Ingredients for Brigadeiro
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Desiccated coconut, for rolling
- Chocolate sprinkles, for rolling
- Butter or cooking spray, for greasing
- Crushed Oreo cookies, for rolling
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Brigadeiro
- **Chocolate Brigadeiros:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 10-15 minutes).
- Grease a plate or baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the prepared surface and let it cool completely.
- Once cool, grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the chocolate brigadeiros in crushed Oreo cookies.
- **Coconut Brigadeiros:** In a separate medium saucepan, combine 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 10-15 minutes).
- Grease a plate or baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the coconut mixture onto the prepared surface and let it cool completely.
- Once cool, grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the coconut brigadeiros in desiccated coconut.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
225g
Fat
43g
Carbs
19g
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