Enjoy making this easy Mazapan recipe at home! This crumbly, sweet & delicious Mexican candy only requires two ingredients: peanuts & confectioners sugar.
Mazapanes are a very popular candy in Mexico and they are a huge part of our culture. It is so popular that even has its own national food day! January 12th - Dia Del Mazapan.
This Mexican peanut butter candy is exported to all over the world due to its popularity but lucky for us, is also very easy to make at home. The recipe comes together in 10 minutes by grounding roasted peanuts and powdered sugar using a food processor.
In this post you’ll find:
Ingredients
Don't you love it when you have a favorite candy and you discover you can make it at home? Homemade is always better!! You know exactly what goes in them plus they're free of preservatives which are never good for you.
- 1 ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup Powder sugar for a more firm texture.
- Melted Chocolate (optional)
How To Make Mazapan
The most popular brand is "De La Rosa' Mazapan and their new flavor is covered in chocolate. I had them not too long ago, and I knew right then I had to make them myself! It tastes so good and I think you need to try them too 😉
- In a food processor (preferred method) or blender, add the 1 ½ cup of peanuts and the 1 cup confectioners sugar. Puree until you reach a fine and powdery texture.
2. Scoop the ground peanut mixture to a cookie mold and begin pressing it down with your fingers, the back of a spatula or spoon.
Don't be afraid to press very hard! The more compact the mixture is the better it'll keep its form.
3. Remove them very gently as they break very easily. Tip: Push from the sides of the mold and not from the center. Do it a little bit at the time to avoid braking it.
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Recommended molds to use
Mazapan's shape is traditionally round and it comes wrapped in a clear plastic paper. The goal is to always open the wrap without crumbling the candy since it has a very fragile texture.
You can pat yourself on the back if you open it and it's whole!
The easiest mold to use is a cookie cutter or even a small mason jar lid (with a removable top). Use whatever shape you want it to look like and have fun with it! Make them into a heart, star, square or whatever you have at hand.
However, the round mold is easier to use as it doesn't have any corners and will be easier to un-mold once you press it down.
FAQ
Marzipan is more of a sweet paste (similar to fondant), made with ground almonds, powdered sugar, almond extract and egg white. The predominant flavor is almond. Mazapan on the other hand, is made with grounded peanuts & powdered sugar only. It tastes more like Reese's peanut butter cup and used as a candy and not as a paste.
The traditional flavor is peanut although you can also make it with pistachios, almonds or any other nut high in fat.
Yes it is! The ingredients are only peanuts and powdered sugar. No animal products are used to make this recipe.
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Easy Mazapan Recipe
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup Powder sugar for a more firm texture.
Instructions
- In a food processor (preferred method) or blender, add the 1 ½ cup of peanuts and the 1 cup confectioners sugar. Puree until you reach a fine and powdery texture.
- Scoop the ground peanut mixture to a cookie mold and begin pressing it down with your fingers, the back of a spatula or spoon.
- Don't be afraid to press very hard! The more compact the mixture is the better it'll keep its form.
- Remove them very gently as they break very easily. Tip: Push from the sides of the mold and not from the center. Do it a little bit at the time to avoid braking it.
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Emilia says
I made these and tried it with different nuts as well and gave them out as little christmas gifts! I loved it and never knew how easy it would be! thank you for the recipe!
Ana Frias says
How fun that you made Mazapanes for Christmas gifts! I'm so happy you liked this recipe. Have a happy new year!
Beth says
Oh my goodness! My teens are going to flip when I tell them I found this recipe! Mazapan is one of my daughter’s favorite Mexican treats. I can’t wait to make these!
Tavo says
yummy! I love marzipan but I didn’t know it was soo easy to make! delicious!
Mirlene says
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I love easy desserts like this. I am looking forward to making it.
Jess says
I had no idea this Mexican candy is made with only two ingredients!! Love it.
Toni says
This was really good! My kids loved it! Can't wait to make it again!
Sandra says
Wow! I can’t wait to try this one. I happen to have the ingredients on hand!
Ana Frias says
You'll love it Sandra! They are a hit with my family!.
enjoy friend!
Ana
Claudia G says
Making mazapan at home is so much fun! Plus delicious too. Thanks for the recipe!