Brigadeiro:
Brigadeiro are scrumptious dulce de leche caramel bonbons. This beloved confection of Brazil is made from sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder which is heated in a saucepan until it thickens and becomes a sticky caramel. Once it cools, it is rolled into a ball and dipped in multicolored or chocolate sprinkles.
The iconic bonbon was named after Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, a 1946 presidential candidate. It was created to win voter support. (He lost). Since then, brigadeiro has become a staple in Brazilian homes and served at children’s parties.
Any presidential candidate that makes a candy tasty as brigadeiro has my vote!
INGREDIENTS
Sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can)
Chocolate milk powder like Nesquick (1/4 cup)
Butter (2 tbs)
Chocolate and/or multicolored sprinkles
In a medium saucepan, pour sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce can), chocolate milkpowder (1/4 cup), and butter (2 tbs). Stir with a silicone spatula until smooth.
2. Over medium heat, stir continuously until it thickens and you can see the bottom of
pot for 2-3 seconds when you drag the spatula across the bottom of the pan.
3. Transfer and spread onto a greased plate and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Shape the chilled mixture into balls.
5. Roll balls in chocolate and/or multicolored sprinkles.
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