Brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz)sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbspunsalted butter
• 1 cupchocolate sprinkles (for rolling)
• 1 pinchsalt

Instructions

1. 1
   In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
2. 2
   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula for 8–10 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan.
3. 3
   Remove from heat, stir in the pinch of salt, and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Lightly butter your hands and roll cooled mixture into 1-inch balls (makes approximately 20).
5. 5
   Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
6. 6
   Place brigadeiros in mini paper cups or on parchment paper and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.