Brigadeiro Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

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Classic Brazilian chocolate truffles made by cooking sweetened condensed milk with cocoa and butter until fudgy, then rolled in chocolate sprinkles. 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 non-stick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan momentarily when scraping — it should be fudgy and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased dish. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Once cooled, grease your hands with 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Scoop small spoonfuls of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
  5. Step 5: Roll each ball in 1 cup chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
  6. Step 6: Place the brigadeiros in mini paper cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to set.

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