Brigadeiro

"A traditional candy from Brazil that is typically served at parties. It tastes like chocolate-caramel and is very easy to make!"
 
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photo by Kristen P.
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
4
Yields:
40 candies
Serves:
40
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ingredients

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directions

  • Over medium-low heat, stir vigorously the three ingredients.
  • Cook the mixture until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring (it will be firm enough to stay together and not spread) Pour into a greased dish and let cool to room temperature (or chill a few minutes in the fridge) Grease your hands with butter and take small amounts of candy and form into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Roll the balls in chocolate jimmies to decorate.
  • If the balls don't hold their shape, cook an additional 5 minutes until it thickens up more.

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Reviews

  1. Great brigaderio, I followed the recipe except I added a lil bit vanilla extract. Thanks for sharing this!
     
  2. The first time I tried to make brigadeiros using a Brazilian friends recipe, they did not turn out as perfect as I would like with the ball shape. I wanted to redeem my kitchen fail and came across this recipe. PERFECT! I made these today following the instructions to the tee and they came out great. I would say after every two brigadeiros rolled you need more butter ha ha. I used sprinkles to coat and some crushed peanuts I had on hands as I know pistachios are also traditional. I will save this recipe and make again! Thanks for having the perfect recipe.
     
  3. Made these for the summer reading program during South America week. Used multi-colored sprinkles as they were so much cheaper. Children loved them. Thanks.
     
  4. I Love brigadeiro, because I am from Brasil. I Love your recipe thank you!! Jesus è o senhor! A-men
     
  5. I love this recipe! I have made it several times and it is easy and tasty. Last time I subbed peanut butter (dietary reasons) for the butter and it tasted great. Thanks for the recipe!
     
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Born in the deep south and raised on good ole southern home cookin' - I've grown to love cooking all types of food and enjoy trying new recipes. I now live in Arizona with hubby. My two sons are attending college and enjoy learning to cook from their mom. They are very good guinea pigs! I'm a substitute teacher at the elementary level and love working with children - they are our future.
 
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