Brigadeiros Recipe (Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls)
Easy Brigadeiros recipe made with dulce de leche, cocoa, and butter. These rich Brazilian chocolate fudge balls are no-bake, fudgy, and perfect for parties.
Servings 12 Fudge Balls
Calories 126kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz Can Of Dulce de Leche
- 2 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Sprinkles coconut flakes or ground nuts to coat the Brigadeiros
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat add the Dulce de Leche, butter and cocoa. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are mixed together
- When dulce de leche begins to a boil, lower the heat and stir for 3-4 minutes more or until it becomes thick and creamy being careful not to burn the bottom
- Remove from heat and add the mixture into a bowl previously greased with cooking spray or butter. Let the dulce de leche cool
- When the mixture is cool, roll into balls, about the size of a teaspoon and place on a sheet with parchment paper
- Pour sprinkles into a small bowl
- Dip each ball into the sprinkles and move it around until all the fudge ball is completely coated
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Traditional brigadeiros are often made with sweetened condensed milk, but dulce de leche adds a delicious caramel flavor.
- Grease your hands lightly with butter before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Roll in chocolate sprinkles, rainbow jimmies, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes if the mixture is too soft to roll.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- For smaller party-size treats, divide into 16 mini brigadeiros instead of 12.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fudge ball | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 148mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.3mg
