Mazapán is a traditional Mexican candy made with toasted and ground peanuts that has a crumbly texture and an intense peanut taste that is a favorite of children and adults alike! Learn how to prepare this chocolate-covered peanut mazapán at home and give in to your sweet cravings!
In a pot over medium heat, heat water. Add sugar and cook over low heat until a syrup at soft-ball stage is obtained (240 °F).
Add cream of tartar and remove from heat. Add peanuts and vanilla essence, and mix.
Add egg white and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Let cool.
Place previous preparation on a bowl and mix with icing sugar until mazapán is formed. Place on a plastic wrap-lined chopping board, cover with plastic wrap, and flatten to 1.5-inch thickness. Cut with a small round cookie cutter. Set aside.
Dip mazapán in melted chocolate. Let chocolate-covered mazapán cool on a rack and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Nutritional information
* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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