Chocolate Orange Brigadeiros
Brigadeiros are a delicious chocolate candy from Brazil. They are easy to make and require just a few pantry staples as ingredients. Add a hint of orange to make them an extra special treat!
Servings: 24 Servings
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon orange extract or emulsion
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large skillet, stir together 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk, and 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder. Add 2 Tablespoons salted butter and warm over medium low heat.
- Stir constantly until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes. It should be thick enough to hold the trail of your spoon for a few seconds as you stir.
- Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon orange extract or emulsion.
- Chill until firm.
- Grease or dampen your hands, then roll the chilled mixture into small balls. Roll the balls in sprinkles then place in small cupcake papers.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week or two.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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