Best Brazilian Candy Recipes

PAçOCA (BRAZILIAN PEANUT CANDY)

Steps:

• In a food processor, finely grind the peanuts with the dry ingredients.
• Add a tablespoon of condensed milk and process for 30 seconds. Check if mixture is starting to come together by pressing some into a ball with your fingers. If the mixture will form a ball that stays together well, it's ready. If it is still too crumbly, add more condensed milk and process.
• Firmly press mixture into a square 8 inch by 8 inch pan lined with wax paper. You can also use greased cookie cutters (simple shapes) to cut pieces out of the candy, or press the candy into molds to shape it.
• Remove candy from pan by lifting out the wax paper, and cut into smaller squares.
• Store in an airtight container.

BRIGADIEROS(BRAZILIAN CANDY)

Steps:

• in a heavy saucepan,over medium-low heat, stir all ingredients constantly.
• cook till mixture thickens enough to show bottom of pan while stirring.
• pour into greased dish and cool to room temperature.
• take small amount with a teaspoon and roll into ball shape.
• roll in jimmies to garnish.
• *****hint*grease hands to prevent stickiness.
• if balls do not hold shape return to saucepan and cook additional 5 minutes.

BRIGADEIROS (BRAZILIAN CANDY) RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan (preferably enamel coated, but not absolutely necessary). Cook in medium heat until the butter melts, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until the mixture starts to pull out of the bottom of the pan. It should take between 10 and 17 minutes. If the mixture starts to boil too furiously, reduce the heat or remove the pan from the burner for a minute or so, always stirring. Allow it to cool until you can handle it. It is OK to put it in the refrigerator to speed up the process. Place the chocolate sprinkles in a shallow dish. Have a small dish with cold water to dip your fingers and moisten the palm of your hands. Using a teaspoon, grab portions of the cool chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Immediately roll them in chocolate sprinkles and place in a small paper cup. Makes 24 brigadeiros. Scale up the recipe for large gatherings. ENJOY!

DOCINHOS DE ABOBORA - BRAZILIAN PUMPKIN CANDY

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a large, heavy bottomed pan. Cook on a medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick, or until it reaches the medium-ball stage (238 to 245 degrees F.).
• Turn onto a buttered platter to cool.
• Shape into small balls (you may need to grease your hands lightly with a little butter) and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
• Place in paper petit fours / bonbon cases.

BRAZILIAN CANDY

Steps:

• Little chocolate candy. Mix sweetened condensed milk together with cocoa powder in a heavy pan adding margarine or butter. Cook stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes lose from the bottom and sides of the pan. Let cool and roll into small balls and roll in granulated chocolate. Decorate and place in chocolate papers. NOTE: This is a must for a child's birthday party.