Candied Cacao Nibs

A sweet and crunchy chocolate treat, these candied cacao nibs are roasted cocoa beans coated in caramelized sugar.

Category Tags:

Candy

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with greased foil.

  2. Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan and stir until moistened.

  3. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves, brushing down pan sides with a wet pastry brush.

  4. Once boiling, insert a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the syrup reaches 330 F (165 C) and is medium amber.

  5. Remove from heat, then stir in cacao nibs until coated, followed by the butter.

  6. Scrape onto the prepared baking sheet, spread into a thin layer, and cool completely at room temperature until hard.

  7. Break or chop into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 184 kcal
Carbohydrate: 20 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Sugar: 15 g
Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g