5 from 12 votes
Mazapán
Mazapán is a smooth and sweet peanut candy made by finely grinding roasted peanuts with powdered sugar, then pressing the mixture into molds to set. The texture is dense yet tender, and the recipe relies on minimal ingredients. Careful processing ensures the mazapán holds together without cracking.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
18
mazapánes
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanuts roasted unsalted
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the peanuts and powdered sugar to a food processor. Pulse until you get a fine and powdery texture.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface and arrange a 2-inch cookie cutter mold on top.
- Scoop 2 ½ tablespoons of the ground mixture into the cookie mold and begin pressing it down with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Press firmly to really pack the peanut mixture into the mold.
- Remove the mazapán very gently from the mold by lightly pushing down the sides as you slide the mold out. Don’t push from the center.
- Carefully transfer the mazapán onto a plate to serve or wrap in cling wrap to eat later.
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Notes
- Use a food processor rather than a blender to achieve a fine, smooth texture without large peanut chunks.
- Choose mold size carefully, as it affects mazapán portions and yield.
- Press firmly into molds and remove gently to prevent cracking or breaking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1mazapán
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
106mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 mazapánes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1mazapán | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.