Cajuzinho Recipe (Brazilian 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! They are perfect for parties, as well as holidays, and make a great gift, too! Recipe makes about 50, but easily doubled.
Servings: 50 cajuzinhos
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound of roasted unsalted peanuts, peeled plus 50 extra pieces for decorating
- 1 14oz can of sweet condensed milk
- 1/3 cup of cocoa powder or chocolate powder *see post note
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Add the sugar to a deep dish and set aside
- Next separate about 50 pieces of peanuts for decorating, and set aside
- Add the remaining peanuts to a food processor or blender and blend into a fine flouer. Best if done in batches of 2-3 to avoid making peanut butter by accident.
- Add the peanut flour to a bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder.
- Pour in the condensed milk and using your hands a wooden spoon or a spatula stir into a paste
- Let the batter rest 10 minutes in the fridge or 20 mins on the counter
- Then, lightly oil your hands with a neutral oil, then scoop about a tablespoon's worth of batter into your hands and roll into little balls
- Gently shape them into little cashews using your fingers, if desired.
- Roll them in the sugar and finish by decorating each with a little pice of peanut on top.
- Arrange them on a platter or a dish and serve
Bom Apetite!!
Notes
How to store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool place for 4-5 days. They will harden over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg