Brigadeiros

This traditional Portuguese chocolate dessert actually originated in Brasil. Similar to soft fudge with chocolate sprinkles; this is the perfect finger food for the utmost sweet tooth. Pair it off with a nice glass of red wine or an expresso.

Ingredients

400 g condensed milk

50 g unsalted butter

125 g cocoa powder

1/2 tsp whiskey

Chocolate sprinkles

In a medium sized pot melt the butter. Poor in condensed milk and cocoa powder and stir. The key to making a creamy, thick batter is to continue stirring for about 10 minutes. Keep heat on low/medium in order to avoid burning and sticking to the pan. Add the whiskey and continue stirring. When the mixture begins to slowly bubble reduce heat and continue stirring for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Grease a bowl and poor the chocolate mixture into the bowl to cool. Allow to cool over night or for about 4 hours. 

Grease your hands and make small balls. The grease will avoid the chocolate  from sticking to your hands as you role them. Dunk the chocolate balls into the sprinkles and place in small cupcake holders.