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Caramel Chocolate Truffles {Brigadeiro}

May 21, 2015 by Kara Cook 14 Comments

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These Caramel Chocolate Truffles (AKA Brigadeiro), are a traditional Brazilian candy. They are easy to make, but hard to stop eating!

Candy is such a fun gift to give, and it doesn’t take a lot of time to make if you have the right recipe. We also love making and gifting microwave caramels and saltine toffee. 


Brigadeiro candy recipe collage

Last year I was in charge of a cultural activity for the youth of our church. For one of the stations, we brought food from over a dozen countries and let them sample it. Some of the food was well received, some of it was met with turned up noses. These chocolate caramel truffles from Brazil were definitely on the well received end- I came home with an empty plate. Not even a sprinkle left!
Caramel Chocolate TrufflesI recently made them again, this time for my family. They were gobbled up just as quickly!
Brigadeiro- Brazilian Chocolate Caramel Truffles rolled in chocolate sprinklesThey are seriously so good. Caramel-y, but with a hint of chocolate. And of course rolling them in chocolate sprinkles makes them fun to serve, and fun to eat!

We like them with the 2 tablespoons of cocoa so they have a more caramel flavor, but if you want a stronger chocolate flavor, use the 3 tablespoons.
Chocolate Caramel Truffles- 4 ingredients, so good!

Easy Brigadeiro Candy Recipe

Yield: 3 dozen

Caramel Chocolate Truffles {Brigadeiro}

Caramel Chocolate Truffles {Brigadeiro}

Creamy chocolate caramel truffles made with just a few simple ingredients.

Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2-3 Tbsp cocoa (We like just 2 tablespoons.)
  • 1 Tbsp soft butter
  • 1 cup chocolate jimmies

Instructions

Place sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and butter in a large glass bowl. Whisk together till blended.

Cook in the microwave for two minutes. Remove and whisk again. Continue cooking in the microwave for 4-5 more minutes, stirring often, till mixture is thick.

(If you aren't sure when it's done, drop a small spoonful into a glass of ice water for a few seconds. You should be able to form it into a ball.)

Chill for 2-3 hours, or till cold.

Roll in small balls, then roll in chocolate sprinkles.

Notes

You can make them larger if you prefer, they just won't make as many.

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Filed Under: Dessert: Candy, Recipe Index Tagged With: caramel, chocolate, sweetened condensed milk

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  1. Amy Huntley

    January 24, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    What a fun new candy recipe to try! It looks so good!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 16, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      They are so good, and so easy!

      Reply
  2. Kristyn

    January 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    These will be perfect for Valentine’s Day!! Quick, easy, & so good!! My family will love them!

    Reply
  3. Becca

    January 21, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Love that it only requires four ingredients! Perfect for V-day too.

    Reply
  4. Kate

    June 20, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    So these need to be kept refrigerated? I would like to give as gifts.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 21, 2018 at 8:08 am

      They don’t have to be kept refrigerated after they are made, that step just makes it easier to roll them into balls. They do need to be kept in a cool place or they will melt. You could definitely give them as hand delivered gifts, but I’m not sure they would ship well during the hot summer months.

      Reply
  5. Shagufta Dhalla

    November 7, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Hi Kara
    I don’t like to use microwave, Can these be make on cooker top.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      November 16, 2017 at 8:46 am

      I definitely think these would work on a stovetop. You just need to use low heat (or a double boiler) so the mixture doesn’t scorch. It will take much longer to cook, but since I haven’t done it, I’m not sure how long. Just keep cooking and stirring till it’s thick. Good luck!

      Reply
  6. Carol

    October 31, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Here in Brazil we really love brigadeiro! It’s delicious!

    Reply
    • Kara

      December 14, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      It really is yummy, and I love that it’s so easy to make!

      Reply
  7. Green

    May 5, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    It’s called Brigadeiro, not brigadiero

    Reply
    • Kara

      May 9, 2016 at 9:27 am

      I know danggit. I didn’t notice the spelling mistake till weeks after I published it. I was able to change it in the post, but not all the images. Thankfully most of my readers don’t even notice.

      Reply
  8. Sarah

    May 27, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    These look AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Volkert

    May 23, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    For some reason, I had it in my head that truffles were harder to make. This looks pretty easy.

    Reply

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