Description
This No-Cook Cajuzinho recipe is a delightful Brazilian peanut candy made with only four simple ingredients: roasted peanuts, sweet condensed milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. With no baking required, it’s an easy and delicious treat that yields a rich, chocolatey peanut bliss perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts (peeled; can substitute with cashews)
- 1 can sweet condensed milk (approximately 14 oz)
- 1 cup cocoa powder (can substitute with chocolate powder)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 50 whole roasted unsalted peanuts (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanuts: Separate 50 whole peanuts to use for decoration later. Place the remaining roasted unsalted peanuts into a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground to a sandy consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the ground peanuts to a large mixing bowl and whisk together with the cocoa powder. Add the sweet condensed milk and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined into a cohesive dough-like texture.
- Rest Mixture: Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to firm up slightly, or alternatively chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for easier handling.
- Shape Cajuzinhos: Using about one tablespoon of the mixture per candy, roll it into a ball and then shape it into a cashew-like form using your fingers, mimicking the traditional cajuzinho shape.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll each shaped cajuzinho in the sugar to coat evenly, then gently press one whole peanut on top of each candy for added texture and decoration.
- Serve or Store: Arrange the cajuzinhos on a serving platter or in individual candy cups for presentation. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate if preferred.
Notes
- Ensure peanuts are roasted and unsalted to avoid an overly salty flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter or more chocolatey taste, adjust the sugar coating or cocoa powder amounts accordingly.
- Chilling the mixture makes it easier to handle and shape.
- Store cajuzinhos in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- You can substitute cashews for peanuts if desired for a different flavor variation.
