Brigadeiros are a classic Brazilian chocolatey treat. With only four ingredients, they are a great holiday cookie since they are cooked stovetop and you don't even need to turn the oven on to make them! And for a festive presentation, drop them in our favorite mini cupcake liners to serve.
Leticia Moreinos Schwartz was born and raised in Brazil. She studied Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Food Journalism, and Food Blogging at The French Culinary Institute. She continued her career cooking at legendary NY restaurants such as Le Cirque 2000, La Grenouille, La Caravelle, and Payard Patisserie & Bistro. She is the author of The Brazilian Kitchen and My Rio de Janeiro. She writes for Saveur, Fine Cooking, and is a frequent guest on The Today Show.
