Brigadeiros - Chocolate Fudge Truffles
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
- Pour the condensed milk into a heavy based saucepan.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and the salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over a low heat. Keep the mixture at a slow simmer to prevent burning and sticking. Do not leave unattended.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until mixture becomes very thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and the vanilla.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Using buttered hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles, and place in a paper liner.
- Chill until ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator.
condensed milk, cocoa powder, salt, butter, vanilla essence, chocolate sprinkles
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brigadeiros-chocolate-fudge-truffles-456770 (may not work)