Mazapan is a popular peanut candy that’s enjoyed all throughout Mexico.
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We all know the struggle too.
If you open one up and it’s whole… Well, it’s like kicking the winning goal at the championship soccer game.
This homemade version of this Mexican peanut candy is the easiest treat to make and melts-in-your-mouth delicious.
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🥜 Ingredients
- Roasted Peanuts (unsalted)
- Powdered Sugar (or confectioners sugar)
Yes, these are the only two ingredients needed to make this yummy Mexican candy.
It might be tempting to add more ingredients, but please don’t. You want it to taste just like the famous and most popular brand called De la Rosa.
However, you can also make them using pistachios if that’s what you prefer.
Where to Buy It?
Look for them at any Mexican grocery market, or buy De La Rosa Mazapan.
🥣 Instructions
- In a food processor, using the blade attachment, blend half of the peanuts on medium speed.
- With a spatula, go around the sides of the bowl. Then add the remaining half and blend again.
- Add the powdered sugar and blend until smooth.
Look for a crumbly texture or a powdery texture that comes together when pressed in your hand.
I have attempted this in a blender, and it doesn’t work as well.
It could simply be my blender, but I have found the food processor is the best way to make this candy.
- Using a round cookie cutter, add some of the mixture.
- You can use a pestle or your hand to pack in the peanut mixture into the cookie mold.
- Gently remove to separate the candy from the mold.
Traditionally, mazapanes are round shape, but you can use different shapes like stars, hearts, or squares.
They will fall apart because of their fragile texture. Try sticking them in the freezer before eating. That usually helps.
Is Mazapan Vegan?
Yes! Since there are are no animal products used, this recipe is 100% vegan.
- Wrap in parchment paper or clear plastic paper.
- Do not make them too big. Just large enough for a good small bite.
Is Mazapan and Marzipan the same thing?
No. Marzipan is a soft almond paste often used to make candies or as fondant for cakes. Mazapan is a candy made with peanuts and powdered sugar and does not resemble a paste.
Storage
Place the Mexican candy in a plastic wrap or wax paper. Then store in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
🍰 More Mexican Sweet Treats
You’re going to love this easy Mazapan recipe. It is the best Mexican candy, if I say so myself.
Get the kiddos involved. They’re going to love it!
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Mazapan
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add half of the peanuts to a food processor.
- Blend for 1 minute.
- Take a spatula and go around the food processor bowl.
- Add the remaining half of the peanuts.
- Blend again.
- Go around the food processor bowl with a spatula again.
- Add the powdered sugar and blend until smooth.
- Look for a crumbly texture.
- Press with your hands. It should stick together.
- Spoon some of the peanut mixture into a round cookie cutter.
- Firmly press with your hands or a pestle to form the candy.
- Gently remove the cookie cutter.
- Repeat until done.
Can you substitute other nuts?
Traditionally peanuts work best, it gives that authentic Mazapan flavor!