Brazilian Brigadeiro

Tap an ingredient or step to check it off.

1. 1Step 1: On medium heat, heat the butter till softened.
2. 2Step 2: Combine the cocoa powder and condensed milk with the softened butter.
3. 3Step 3: Stir on medium heat until uniform.
4. 4Step 4: Once the mixture starts pulling away from the pan, pour it into a separate bowl.
5. 5Step 5: At this stage, you can eat the mixture in its warm, liquid form rather than its traditional brigadeiro shape! It's called brigadeiro de colher, but for the more traditional treat, leave the warm mixture in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Pour the chocolate sprinkles onto a plate.
7. 7Step 7: Butter your hands to prevent the brigadeiro from sticking during the next step.
8. 8Step 8: Roll the cooled brigadeiro mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a quarter.
9. 9Step 9: Roll the brigadeiro balls in the sprinkles until fully covered.
10. 10Step 10: Enjoy!