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Crunchy Sweet Peanuts with Coffee and Cinnamon (Amendoim doce crocante)

A traditional Brazilian snack, these crunchy sweet peanuts pair the deep notes of coffee and cinnamon with the irresistible texture of candied peanuts.

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Crunchy Sweet Peanuts with Coffee and Cinnamon (Amendoim doce crocante)

Ingredients

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3 cups sugar
500 g raw peanuts in their skins
1 tbsp cocoa powder

Where to find ingredients

Find raw peanuts in shells and baking staples at local grocery stores or open-air markets. For the cocoa powder, choose unsweetened baking cocoa; as a substitute for strong brewed coffee, you can use a concentrated espresso shot.

Preparation method

  1. In a pot, combine the sugar with the strong brewed coffee and place over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to thicken.
  3. Add the raw peanuts in their skins, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder to the pot.
  4. Mix all ingredients well into the hot syrup until the mixture starts to dry out and pull away from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Once it reaches a dry consistency, remove the pot from the heat.
  6. Pour the peanut mixture onto a previously greased baking sheet.
  7. Place in a preheated oven at a very low temperature (around 120°C/248°F) for approximately 15 minutes.
  8. During the time in the oven, stir the peanuts occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the tray and to ensure even drying.
  9. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before serving or storing.

Observations

These sweetened crunchy peanuts are a classic snack in Brazil, perfect for those seeking authentic flavor and a satisfying crunch. Made with just a handful of ingredients, plus a special touch of coffee and spices, they are the ideal companion for a cup of coffee or a quick snack to satisfy your cravings. This recipe is so straightforward that you can prepare this treat at home without any hassle.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a pot, combine the sugar with the strong brewed coffee and place over medium heat.

In a pot, combine the sugar with the strong brewed coffee and place over medium heat.
Step 2

Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to thicken.

Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to thicken.
Step 3

Add the raw peanuts in their skins, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder to the pot.

Add the raw peanuts in their skins, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder to the pot.
Step 4

Mix all ingredients well into the hot syrup until the mixture starts to dry out and pull away from the bottom of the pot.

Mix all ingredients well into the hot syrup until the mixture starts to dry out and pull away from the bottom of the pot.
Step 5

Once it reaches a dry consistency, remove the pot from the heat.

Once it reaches a dry consistency, remove the pot from the heat.
Step 6

Pour the peanut mixture onto a previously greased baking sheet.

Pour the peanut mixture onto a previously greased baking sheet.
Step 7

Place in a preheated oven at a very low temperature (around 120°C/248°F) for approximately 15 minutes.

Place in a preheated oven at a very low temperature (around 120°C/248°F) for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 8

During the time in the oven, stir the peanuts occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the tray and to ensure even drying.

During the time in the oven, stir the peanuts occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the tray and to ensure even drying.
Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before serving or storing.

Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before serving or storing.
Final result

Crunchy Sweet Peanuts with Coffee and Cinnamon (Amendoim doce crocante)

Crunchy Sweet Peanuts with Coffee and Cinnamon (Amendoim doce crocante)

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