Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (or 1 can (396 grams))
  • 2 tbsp baking cocoa powder (unsweetened ( you may use 1/4 cup instead for a richer treat))
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter ((softened) plus extra to grease plate and hands)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (OPTIONAL)
  • Chocolate vermicelli or good quality chocolate sprinkles

Instruction

  • Whisk the condensed milk and cocoa powder together until homogeneous (no lumps). Then, stir in the butter.
  • Stovetop: Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away/show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 5-8 minutes). 
  • Microwave: Pour mixture into a deep microwaveable bowl. If 900 watts, let cook on full power for about 6 minutes -- removing and stirring at least every 2 minutes, or until thick enough to be rolled (when it cools down, mixture will be thicker). 
  • While it is cooking, do not leave the microwave unattended because mixture will rise and possibly bubble over, making a mess. Every time it rises, pause until mixture settles back down. If 1100 watts, cook at 80 % power. Double batches take more time to cook
  • When brigadeiro is ready, remove either from the stove top or microwave, mix in the vanilla extract and spread mixture onto a greased plate.
  • Let cool to room temp before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a 1/2 ( or 1 ) tbsp as measurement. 
  • Then, dredge gently in the chocolate sprinkles until totally covered, and place into paper bonbon cups.