Brigadeiro (Brazilian Truffles)

Brigadeiro (Brazilian Truffles)

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Ingredients

• 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
• Extra butter for hands and plate
• Slightly buttered plate

Instructions

• In a medium-sized pot, bring to a boil sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stirring constantly.
• Lower the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot.
• Pour the mixture onto the buttered plate and cover it. Let it cool enough to handle with your hands (10-15 minutes).
• Place sprinkles in a small bowl and butter your hands.
• Take a full teaspoon of the mixture and roll it between your buttered hands. Coat each brigadeiro with sprinkles.