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4-Ingredient Patriotic Brigadeiros
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4-Ingredient Patriotic Brigadeiros

Patriotic Brigadeiros are gluten-free fudge balls made from 4 staple ingredients cooked in 15 minutes. A fun treat on-the-go to celebrate your 4th of July!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 20 brigadeiros
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 (14-oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons butter one and a half tbsp, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • Food Coloring red and blue
  • Sprinkles red, white, and blue, optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine sweetened condensed milk with unsalted butter in a wide, no stick pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (without lumps).
  2. Mixture is ready when it thickens and starts to peel away or show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 10-15 minutes, depending on how potent your stovetop is).
  3. NOTE: The fudge mixture should be thick enough to reveal the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again.
  4. When the fudge mixture is ready, remove from the stovetop and stir in the vanilla extract. Next, spread ⅓ of the mixture in the center of a large plate greased with unsalted butter.
  5. Place another ⅓ of the mixture in a bowl and stir in about 15 drops of blue food coloring and 2 drops of red. Then, place the remaining ⅓ of the fudge mixture in another bowl and stir in about 15 drops of red food coloring and 2 of blue.
  6. Transfer both the blue and red mixtures to the greased plate, spreading them around the white as shown in one of the pictures above. Let cool completely!
  7. Using a tablespoon as measurement, scoop out one spoon of the white/red/blue mixture (starting from the center to the edge of the plate) and with greased hands, roll out into balls.
  8. Place each bowl into a paper bonbon cup and if desired, place a few patriotic color star-sprinkles on top. Enjoy!

Notes

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  • Patriotic Brigadeiros may be stored in a clean airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 
  • These are an adaptation of the classic Brazilian Brigadeiros made with cocoa powder. Try this addictive recipe as well! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 146mg (3%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 brigadeiros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.