Homemade Cigar Peanuts with Honey

Homemade Cigar Peanuts with Honey is a crispy, golden pastry filled with a sweet, spiced peanut mixture, fried to perfection, and coated in honey. This delicious Moroccan-inspired treat is perfect for festive occasions or as a delightful dessert with tea. Try this easy-to-make, nutty indulgence today!

Feb 18, 2025 - 10:37
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Homemade Cigar Peanuts with Honey
Prep Time 25 min
Cook Time 15 min
Serving 10
Difficulty Intermediate

Homemade Cigar Peanuts with Honey, a delightful treat that perfectly balances crunch, sweetness, and nuttiness. These golden, crispy pastry cigars are filled with a luscious peanut mixture, delicately spiced with cinnamon and enhanced with a hint of orange blossom water. After being fried to perfection, they are generously coated in warm honey, adding a glossy finish and a delectable sweetness. Perfect for festive occasions, family gatherings, or as an indulgent dessert, these peanut cigars offer a delicious combination of textures and flavors. Garnished with sliced almonds and fragrant rose petals, they are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Serve them alongside mint tea for an authentic touch, and enjoy the irresistible blend of crunch and sweetness in every bite!

Ingredients

Nutritional Information

  • Calories:  250
  • Protein:  5g
  • Fat:  15g
  • Saturated Fat:  4g
  • Unsaturated Fat:  9g
  • Trans Fat:  0g
  • Carbohydrates:  25g
  • Sugar:  12g
  • Fiber:  3g
  • Cholesterol:  5mg
  • Sodium:  mg

Directions

1. Step

Roast the peanuts in a pan until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly, then grind them in a blender with the sugar, butter, and caramel (if using) until smooth.

2. Step

Transfer the peanut mixture to a bowl and mix in the cinnamon and orange blossom water until well combined.

3. Step

Shape the mixture into small rolls, then wrap each one in a brick pastry sheet. Brush the edges with melted butter to seal.

4. Step

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the wrapped cigars until golden and crispy.

5. Step

Dip the fried cigars into warm honey, ensuring they are well coated. Let them sit for 5 minutes before removing them.

6. Step

Garnish with chopped nuts, serve, and enjoy!

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