Name: Brigadeiro - A Brazilian Treat!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 400 grams sweetened condensed milk (One 14 ounce can); 35 grams dutch-processed cocoa powder; 28 grams unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; Dash of kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded coconut, finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles (the traditional coating)

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Saucepan

Grease 8x8 pan and line with cling wrap or parchment paper to make it easier to remove the brigadeiro later.

In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except vanilla. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly to melt the butter and incorporate the cocoa powder.

When the mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Candy should be like thick brownie batter and slide in a soft mass in one lump when pan is tilted.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for one hour.

Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, scrap out a teaspoon-sized ball of the mixture and roll into a ball in your hands. Roll the ball in your choice of toppings. Repeat to use up all of the mixture. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

Brigadeiro - A Brazilian Treat!

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