Crunchy chocolate-covered sugared peanuts are a popular snack, especially during traditional Brazilian June festivals, and are easy to make at home.
Crunchy Chocolate-Covered Sugared Peanuts
Servings
10
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCrunchy chocolate-covered sugared peanuts can be enjoyed on their own or used to decorate desserts.
Ingredients
500 g raw peanuts with skins
1/2 cup (125ml) chocolate drink powder (75g)
1 teaspoon baking powder (08g)
2 cups (500ml) sugar (400g)
1 cup (250ml) water
Directions
- Place the peanuts, sugar, chocolate drink powder, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil and the liquid reduces.
- Add the baking powder and stir continuously until the syrup thickens. Turn off the heat.
- Continue stirring the peanuts in the pan off the heat until the sugar dries and crystallizes around them.
- Transfer the peanuts to a baking sheet or tray and spread them out evenly.
- Allow the crunchy peanuts to cool completely before serving.
