Caramel Chocolate Truffles

By srumbel

These Caramel Chocolate Truffles (AKA Brigadiero), are a traditional Brazilian candy. They are easy to make, but hard to stop eating!
from creationsbykara.com

Ingredients

• 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 2-3 Tbsp cocoa (We like just 2 tablespoons.)
• 1 Tbsp soft butter
• 1 cup chocolate jimmies

Preparation

Step 1

Place sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and butter in a large glass bowl. Whisk together till blended. Cook in the microwave for two minutes. Remove and whisk again. Continue cooking in the microwave for 4-5 more minutes, stirring often, till mixture is thick. (ice water test) Chill for 2-3 hours, or till cold. Roll in balls, then roll in chocolate sprinkles.

Instructions

Place sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and butter in a large glass bowl. Whisk together till blended.
Cook in the microwave for two minutes. Remove and whisk again. Continue cooking in the microwave for 4-5 more minutes, stirring often, till mixture is thick.
(If you aren't sure when it's done, drop a small spoonful into a glass of ice water for a few seconds. You should be able to form it into a ball.)
Chill for 2-3 hours, or till cold.
Roll in small balls, then roll in chocolate sprinkles.

Notes
You can make them larger if you prefer, they just won't make as many.

Serves: 3 dozen