Brazilian Treats made by Janiece Sloan

I was asked to post the recipe for the Brazilian treat I made for the upper LOL Cluefinders class on Friday as a reward for finding the secret location ...

These are little fudge truffle balls that have a caramel and chocolate flavor.  They serve these at birthday parties and other events.  It is traditional to serve them in little paper cups - like the miniature cup cake papers.

They were named after a famous 1940's Brigadier General named Eduardo Gomes, who apparently loved chocolate.

They are quick and simple to make and quite yummy.  I also saw a YouTube video showing how you can make roses and other decorations with the recipe rather than making truffles.  Looked simple and fun!

Janiece

BRIGADEIROS

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Pour the condensed milk into your heaviest pot.  Stir in the cocoa powder and salt.

2. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat.  Keep the mixture barely at a boil to prevent burning and sticking.

3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until mixture becomes very thick and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.

5. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.  With buttered hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls.

6. Roll each ball into chocolate sprinkles, and place in a paper liner.

7. Chill until ready to serve.

Enjoy!!

(I got about 20 balls out of the recipe.)