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Brazilian Homemade Peanut Brittle (Pé de Moleque)
Brazilian homemade peanut brittle is similar to the American peanut brittle recipe, except it is nuttier and more buttery. The addition of baking soda helps to crack it nicely even when it is made in hot and humid weather.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 1824 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2½ cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts whole and/or halved
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
- Place the butter, sugar, salt, and light corn syrup in a large non-stick saucepan. Cook over medium heat (large burner), stirring slowly and constantly with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes.
- As soon as the butter is completely melted and the mixture reaches a pale yellow color, add the peanuts and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring constantly or until caramel has thickened and peanuts stick onto each other -- as opposed to falling immediately off the lifted wooden spoon.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in both the vanilla and baking soda until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. Pour the mixture immediately onto the greased baking sheet.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on top and spread the brittle thin using a rolling pin. Be careful to not get burned. Let the peanut brittle cool completely at room temperature before breaking into 2-inch pieces with your hands. Enjoy!
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Notes
- There are many different versions of Pé de Moleque (Brazilian peanut brittle) -- with differences in ingredients, color (ranging from a blond to a deep dark caramel), and cut/shape. Our is blond because it incorporates more butter. Baking soda was also added to the recipe to make the brittle crack nicely even in hot and humid weather.
- STORAGE
- Store this peanut brittle candy in a large sealable plastic bag or airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 to 3 weeks. Do not freeze!
Nutrition Information
Calories
182.4kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3.9g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4.5g
(23%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
13.8mg
(5%)
Sodium
211.7mg
(9%)
Potassium
101.1mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Sugar
12.5g
(25%)
Vitamin A
160.4IU
(3%)
Calcium
11.7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1824
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182.4kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13.8mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 211.7mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 101.1mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 12.5g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 160.4IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 11.7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.