Brigadero
This is a soft chewy truffle common in Brazil. Legend has it, that it got it’s name in the 40’s or 50’s when a brigadier general was running for president of Brazil. As a fund raiser the ladies would make and sell these candies to help the brigadiers cause. He lost the election, but the candies lived on.
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) cocoa
- chocolate sprinkles (or chocolate shavings or just cocoa)
Directions
- Over medium-low heat, stir the first 3 ingredients constantly. Do not allow to stick
- Cook the mixture until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring (it will be firm enough to stay together and not spread) Pour into a greased dish and let cool to room temperature (or chill a few minutes in the fridge) Grease your hands with butter and take small amounts of candy and form into 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles to decorate.
- If the balls don’t hold their shape, cook an additional 5 minutes until it thickens up more
