Brigadeiros are Brazilian chocolate candies made with sweetened condensed milk, Nesquick, cocoa, and butter. Once they’re rolled in sprinkles, they make a great gift.

Looking for a super-fast and simple chocolate truffle recipe? I’ve got you covered.

Brigadeiros are chocolate candies that are popular in Brazil and Portugal.

They’re sweet and chocolaty – and are reminiscent of a Tootsie Roll, but richer.

They’re also a breeze to make. Give this unique truffle recipe a try!

About The Recipe: Brazilian Brigadeiros

Here’s what I love about this Brazilian-style chocolate truffle recipe:

• It’s delicious: These rich, decadent chocolate truffles don’t disappoint.
• It’s easy: All of the ingredients are combined and cooked in one pot.
• It’s fast: The mixture is cooked for about 5 minutes.
• Only 4 ingredients: Only four ingredients (plus sprinkles) make for a budget-friendly recipe.
• Makes a great gift: Truffles make a great gift. These can be customized with different colors of sprinkles. Check out other gift-worthy recipes.

Want more chocolate recipes? Try these chocolate ganache truffles with just 2 ingredients, and this chocolate-orange dessert salami.

Serve these chocolates with another chocolate treat: Argentine hot chocolate – “el submarino”.

More Truffle Recipes

• Brigadeiros (4-Ingredient Brazilian Chocolate Truffles)
• Cookie Butter Truffles
• Chocolate Ganache Truffles
• Peanut Butter Truffles
• Chocolate-Covered Goat Cheese Truffles
• 3-Ingredient Chocolate Truffle Dip

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.

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Brigadeiro Recipe

Yield: 18 truffles

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup Nesquick
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place first four ingredients into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens - about 5 minutes. You'll know when the mixture is thick enough when you are able to see the bottom of the pan when stirring.
2. Remove from heat. Place chocolate mixture in a greased container and refrigerate for at least an hour to cool completely.
3. Form into balls: Grease your hands with a bit of cooking spray. Take a tablespoon of dough and form into a ball. Roll in sprinkles.

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