Brigadeiros

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2021

It was a bright, glossy photo that first brought brigadeiros—the gooey, chocolaty, caramel-y Brazilian candy treat—to our attention.

SERVESMakes about 30 candies

TIME45 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

Brigadeiros

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We were happy to discover that this recipe couldn't be easier. Sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter are cooked until thick and then poured into a dish and chilled before being rolled into truffle-size nuggets. The last step is...

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