Brigadeiros or Chocolate Drops

Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian sweet that originated in the 1940s. They were created to raise funds for the presidential campaign of Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, hence the name ‘brigadeiros’.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 4.

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Brigadeiros or Chocolate Drops

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Brazilian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a non-stick pan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
4. Grease your hands with butter and roll the mixture into small balls.
5. Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
6. Place the brigadeiros in small paper cups.
7. Let them rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.