Description
A delightful Mexican candy made from roasted peanuts and confectioners’ sugar, evoking nostalgia and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts (or lightly salted roasted peanuts)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a large, clean workspace where you can comfortably work with your ingredients.
- Place the unsalted roasted peanuts in a food processor.
- Process until they become a fine peanut butter consistency.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar to the ground peanuts.
- Pulse the mixture until it evenly combines, forming a thick dough.
- Transfer the mixture onto a clean, flat surface.
- Knead the dough gently with your hands until it’s smooth and pliable.
- Shape the dough into small, round patties or any shape you desire.
- Wrap each piece using decorative wrapping to present your Marzipan beautifully.
Notes
Use fresh peanuts for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg