Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles)

Method

1. 1
   • sweetened condensed milk 400 g
   • cocoa powder 3 tbsp
   • salt 1 pinch
   • vanilla extract 1 tsp
   • butter 1 tbsp

   Combine the base ingredients — In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

2. 2
   • dark chocolate 50 g

   Cook until thick and glossy — Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens, then stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and the mixture pulls away from the bottom of the pan.

   ⏱10 min
3. 3

   Cool until firm — Transfer to a greased plate and let cool completely, at least 1 hour, until firm enough to roll.

   ⏱1 hr
4. 4
   • chocolate sprinkles 100 g
   • butter 1 tbsp

   Roll in sprinkles — Grease your hands with a little butter, roll teaspoon-sized portions into balls, then coat generously in chocolate sprinkles.