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Peanut Candy recipe

Peanut Candy

This Brazilian Peanut Candy, or Paçoca, is a sweet treat that will transport you straight to Brazil. Made with just three simple ingredients, it's the perfect dessert to impress your friends and family. Enjoy the delightful combination of peanuts and brown sugar!

Ratings 4.6 from 5 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Rest Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 8
Estimated Cost $  5
Calories 150
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

This Brazilian Peanut Candy, or Paçoca, is a sweet treat that will transport you straight to Brazil. Made with just three simple ingredients, it's the perfect dessert to impress your friends and family. Enjoy the delightful combination of peanuts and brown sugar!

Ingredients for Peanut Candy
    Main Ingredients
  • 150 grams Unsalted, shelled peanuts
  • 90 grams Brown sugar
  • a pinch Salt
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Roasting and Blending

    Lightly roast the peanuts in a skillet or oven. Place the peanuts, brown sugar, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until you achieve a moldable crumb texture. Add the mixture to a mold or ring and press down firmly to shape the paçoca.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1193kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.8g114%
Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 52.2mg3%
Potassium 1177.2mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 112.4g38%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g52%
Sugars 94.4g
Protein 38.8g78%

Vitamin A 0.00 IU
Vitamin C 0.00 mg
Calcium 212.70 mg
Iron 7.51 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 12.50 IU
Vitamin K 0.00 mcg
Thiamin 0.96 mg
Riboflavin 0.20 mg
Niacin 18.25 mg
Vitamin B6 0.56 mg
Folate 360.90 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
Phosphorus 567.60 mg
Magnesium 260.10 mg
Zinc 4.93 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Store the paçoca in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.

Keywords: Brazilian, candy, paçoca, peanuts, dessert