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About the Recipe: This confection became popular during the 1940’s when they were prepared in Brazil to raise money for a popular politician. The sweet treats were so popular that even today, they are frequently served for birthday parties. These melt-in-your-mouth double chocolate treats are so easy to make.
Cook’s Note: If you want to have more candies, double the recipe. This recipe was served at a garden show that we attended in Chicago.
Shape and Coat Candies: With buttered hands, shape mixture into small balls, about 1-3/4 inch. Place chocolate sprinkles into small plastic bag. Place each ball into bag; toss to coat with sprinkles. Remove to clean plate. Cover; place in refrigerator to chill.
Yield: about 10 to 12
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Brigadiers (Brigadeiros)
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Additional South American Candies
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Coconut Sugar Plums (Ollho de Sogra)
Brazil’s coconut cream candy is often served for special occasions.
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About the Recipe: Brazil’s delicious coconut cream candy is usually served at weddings and for special occasions. They are called “Mother’s in Law Eye” and have a perfect balance of coconut, sweetened condensed milk and pitted plums
Recipe Inspired by: Sabor Brasil, Cucina Braseiliana Ed Altro, worldrecipes.expo2015 org.
Cook’s Note: They also can be frozen. The candies taste even better after a few days. If you use soft pitted prunes, the recipe is amazingly easy to make.
To Serve: Lightly roll or sprinkle the candy tops in dry grated unsweetened coconut. They also could be crowned with a silver sugar pearl or clove; place them in small candy liners or cups to serve.
Yield: about 2 dozen candies
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Coconut Sugar Plums (Ollho de sogra)
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Brazilian Peanut Sweets (Docinhos de Amendoim)
One of the easiest sweet treats to make.
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About the Recipe: These candies are usually served on festive occasions in South America. They are extremely easy to prepare and can be rolled in confectioners’ sugar or fine grated coconut. They’re perfect as a quick sweet treat.
Recipes Inspired by: Better Homes & Gardens – South American recipes
(1976)
Cook’s Note: The recipe can also be made using ground assorted or mixed nuts for a combination of flavors. You could also insert a chocolate chip in the center of each in place of the nut. These are called peanut kisses in South America and it might be fun to insert a chocolate candy kiss in the center of each one. Have fun!
Form Candies: Cool; chill slightly (about 30 minutes) Using about 1/2 Tablespoon peanut mixture; form into small balls; lightly roll in confectioners’ sugar to coat. Place a roasted peanut in the center of the candy. Serve candies in small candy liners or cups.
Yield: about 20 candies
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Brazilian Peanut Sweets (Docinhos de Amendoim)
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