Brazilian Coffee Brigadeiros

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Classic Brazilian brigadeiros made with rich sweetened condensed milk and Brazilian coffee for a mocha twist. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 20 Brazilian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp instant Brazilian coffee granules. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the pan sides.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased bowl. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Butter your hands lightly and scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the cooled mixture. Roll each into a smooth ball.
  4. Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles onto separate shallow plates. Roll half the brigadeiros in sugar and the other half in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
  5. Step 5: Place the brigadeiros in paper cupcake liners and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to allow them to set.

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