BRIGADEIRO - BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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It's easier than you think to make gooey truffle treats for your next party or holiday gathering. These Brazilian classics are as delicious as they are beautiful and can be rolled in whatever toppings you desire from coconut to pistachios to sprinkles.

Provided by By Paula Kittelson

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1/3 cup chopped sliced almonds
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup chocolate candy sprinkles
1/3 cup colored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Grease large shallow pan or platter with butter. In 4-quart nonstick heavy saucepan, heat condensed milk, cocoa and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from bottom and side of saucepan when pan is tilted. Pour mixture into shallow pan; cool completely (refrigerate to firm up faster).
  • Place remaining ingredients in separate small bowls. Use teaspoon or melon baller to scoop truffle mixture, then use greased hands to shape into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll each ball in pistachios, almonds, coconut or sprinkles. Place in mini paper baking cups.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

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