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Brigadeiro, Beijinhos, Bicho de Pe, Cajuzinho, Cake Pop, etc, etc...

Brigadeiro (Portuguese for Brigadier; also known in some southern Brazilian states as negrinho, literally "blackie") is a simple Brazilian chocolate bonbon, created in the 1940s and named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, whose shape is reminiscent of that of some varieties of chocolate truffles. It is a very popular candy in Brazi

l and it is usually served at birthday parties, but can also be found at any kind of party. Beijinho ("Little kiss" in Portuguese), also known as branquinho (from "branco", white), is a typical Brazilian birthday party candy. It is prepared and served just like brigadeiro, but instead of cocoa powder it uses grated coconut. When rolled it can be covered with granulated sugar or grated coconut. Traditionally a single clove is stuck in the top of the candy. Cajuzinho (from caju, "cashew"; literally, "little cashew") is a popular sweet with an almost ubiquitous presences in Brazilian parties. It is made of peanuts, cashew nuts and sugar and is shaped like a tiny cashew, although it does taste strongly of peanut. Olho de sogra (Mother-in-law's eye in Portuguese) is a Brazilian candy, consisting of a beijinho candy inside a dried plum (though some recipes include egg yolk). The final mix is rolled over crystal sugar. The name is due the shape of the candy, that reminds an eye. I have lots more to put in here, just need to find time! :)

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