BRAZILIAN CAJUZINHO: PEANUT CANDY

These peanut candy treats are a popular Brazilian party essential known as Cajuzinhos. Made with just four easy-to-find ingredients, this classic Brazilian peanut candy is super easy to make, doesn’t involve any cooking, and can be ready to serve in less than an hour!

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They are perfect for parties, as well as holidays, and make a great gift, too! Recipe makes about 50, but easily doubled.

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1. Add the sugar to a deep dish and set aside

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2. Next separate about 50 pieces of peanuts for decorating, and set aside

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3. Add the remaining peanuts to a food processor or blender and blend into a fine flour. Best if done in batches of 2-3 to avoid making peanut butter by accident.

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4. Add the peanut flour to a bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder.

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HOW TO MAKE BRAZILIAN PEANUT CANDY: CAJUZINHO

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BRAZILIAN CAJUZINHO: PEANUT CANDY

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

These peanut candy treats are a popular Brazilian party essential known as Cajuzinhos. Made with just four easy-to-find ingredients, this classic Brazilian peanut candy is super easy to make, doesn’t involve any cooking, and can be ready to serve in less than an hour!

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

They are perfect for parties, as well as holidays, and make a great gift, too! Recipe makes about 50, but easily doubled.

1. Add the sugar to a deep dish and set aside

ADD THE SUGAR

2. Next separate about 50 pieces of peanuts for decorating, and set aside

SEPARATE

3. Add the remaining peanuts to a food processor or blender and blend into a fine flour. Best if done in batches of 2-3 to avoid making peanut butter by accident.

BLEND TILL FINE

4. Add the peanut flour to a bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder.

WHISK IN

HOW TO MAKE BRAZILIAN PEANUT CANDY: CAJUZINHO

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