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Paçoca (Brazilian Peanut Candy)

Extremely addictive, this 3-ingredient Paçoca is one of Brazil’s most beloved treats. Very popular at the Festas Juninas, these candies are truly a peanut lovers dream!
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Ingredients  

  • 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients in the food processor. Pulse - stopping every now and then to open and stir - until the mixture is fine and resembles wet sand. Be careful not to overdo it, or you'll end up with peanut butter!
  • Fill a small round (or the shape of your choice) cookie cutter, firmly pressing down with your fingers until it is level and compact.
  • Carefully unmold, using your fingers to help each paçoca push through the cookie cutter.
  • Repeat with the remaining mixture to make around 15 peanut candies total.
  • Enjoy! You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature.