Brazilian Cajuzinho: a little peanut treat that’s a must-have for the holidays

Brazilian Cajuzinho, Christmas sweets, with peanuts.

Cajuzinhos cashews " in Portuguese, are traditional Brazilian sweets often served at birthday and New Year's celebrations. These small candies are made with peanuts, sugar, and condensed milk, and their shape resembles that of a cashew nut. They are somewhat reminiscent of Snickers bars and are irresistible to peanut lovers, but much less so for those on a diet! Naturally gluten-free, Cajuzinhos are perfect for a sweet finishing touch to your meals or buffets.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time 45 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 10

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

1 can of sweetened condensed milk (approximately 395 g)
200g of unsalted, roasted and finely ground peanuts (or peanut butter) (reserve a few peanuts for decoration)
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp of butter
Granulated sugar or cane sugar, for coating
Whole or halved peanuts, for decoration

Preparation

1
To prepare the Cajuzinho batter: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, ground peanuts, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and easily pulls away from the sides of the pan.
2
Chill the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly buttered dish and let it cool completely to room temperature. It should be firm enough to be shaped.
3
Shaping the Cajuzinhos: Once the dough has cooled, take a small amount of dough (about a teaspoon) and roll it between your hands to form small cones or oval shapes, resembling a cashew nut.
4
Coat and decorate: Roll each Cajuzinho in granulated sugar to lightly coat them. Then, insert a half or whole peanut on top of each Cajuzinho for decoration, pressing lightly so it stays in place.
5
Serving: Arrange the Cajuzinho in paper cases for a festive presentation and serve at room temperature.

Keywords: Brazilian Cajuzinho, peanut dessert, gluten-free dessert, gluten-free candy

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