Growing up in Chile there is a bunch of candies embedded in my memories. The most popular ones like Super8 have chocolate, and I have never been a chocolate person. Maybe that is why I was always happy to buy a Mantecol (Wikipedia short story).
Mantecol is an Argentinian candy, but present in Chile for forever, it’s like a peanut butter fudge, but mild and with hints of cinnamon. Very easy to make at home and keeps well.
Normally, eaten on the way to school or work, or going back home. Mantecol is sold in the streets. With time different varieties have emerged: some with other nuts, chocolate and I think even one with Nutella. It’s no commonly make at home, but since I live in the USA, and not readily available, I ask around for a recipe.
Powdered milk is ubiquitous in Chile, almost always in the pantry in case of a power outage. Peanut butter is not usually available, but peanuts are, so you will need to process them first.
This homemade Mantecol can be the perfect addition to the Holiday baking, to take to parties or exchanges. It’s a people pleaser.
You may also like the recipe: Wine Jelly.
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Homemade Mantecol
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Food processor
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Description
A tasty and easy peanut butter fudge.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or baking pan with parchmente paper.
- Place all ingredients on the food processor. Pulse until smooth, stopping to clean the sides of the bowl.
- Scoop a tablespoon and form a ball using your hands. If it doesn’t crumble, is ready.
- Dump onto a baking sheet and press forming a rectangle 1″ thick.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or over night. Remove from the baking sheet and cut in squares.
Keywords: mantecol, peanut fudge
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