Palanqueta is a traditional Mexican candy treat made of roasted peanuts, caramelized sugar, a variety of seeds, with a touch of salt. It’s Mexico’s version of peanut brittle – sweet, crunchy, and delicious!
Makes about 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds, roasted
- 1/3 cup of toasted sesame seeds (or amaranth seeds)
- 2 cups dry roasted salted or lightly salted peanuts
- 1-2 tablespoons black raisins, optional
Directions:
- Spray a 9″x13″ baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, melt the sugar over low heat until it turns golden.
- Remove from heat and add butter, seeds, peanuts, and raisins
- Mix well and pour mixture onto greased baking dish.
- Spread and press the mixture down firmly to compact the ingredients together.
- Let cool completely; about 2 hours. Cut into rectangles or circles.
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