Recipes Desserts Chocolate Brigadeiro 5.0 (1) 2 Reviews Think of these handheld Brazilian sweets as chocolate truffles by way of the beach. They are a cinch to make and can be rolled in anything from chocolate sprinkles to shredded coconut to cocoa powder. By Ian Knauer Ian Knauer Instagram Ian Knauer was a food editor at Gourmet Magazine, where he developed recipes in the publication's renowned test kitchen, as well as co-hosted its award-winning television shows "Diary of a Foodie" and "Adventures with Ruth." Knauer went on to create and host his own PBS series, "The Farm with Ian Knauer." Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 23, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Ian Knauer Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 20 Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for hands One (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder Pinch Kosher salt 3 ounces chocolate sprinkles Directions In a medium heavy pot over medium low heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder and salt. Cook the mixture, stirring, until very smooth and slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the brigadeiro mixture to a bowl and chill until set, about 30 minutes. With buttered hands, roll 20 tablespoon-size balls. Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles. Chill until ready to serve. Rate it Print