Brazilian Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro Cookies, also known as chocolate fudge sandwich cookies, are a delicious and scrumptious Christmas cookie to make during the holiday season!
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweet condensed milk one typical can
- 1/2 cup chocolate powder cocoa powder or Nesquik
- 1 tbsp butter plus more for hands
- Chocolate sprinkles or your favorite sprinkles
- Paper candy cups
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients
- Add the condensed milk, butter, and chocolate powder to a medium saucepan and stir.
- Cook over medium heat, for approximately 10 minutes, stirring repeatedly. Scrape the sides and the bottom of the pan with a spatula to avoid burning.
- The brigadeiro is ready when you scrape the bottom of the pan, and the brigadeiro takes 2-3 seconds to come back to its place (You can also use a candy thermometer or regular food thermometer to check when the mixture reaches 205F.
- Pour the hot brigadeiro into a buttered dish or a plate, and let it cool (about 45 min or until cool enough to handle).
- Pour sprinkles in a deep plate or bowl.
- When the brigadeiro is cooled, butter your hands, and scoop teaspoonful portions and roll little balls.
- Roll the little balls in the sprinkles. Then place in candy cups. Keep them in a cool place or in the refrigerator until serving time.