Homemade oatmeal candies
Description
The recipe won't take much time. To enhance the chocolate flavor of the candies, you can increase the amount of cocoa powder to 2–3 tablespoons. Using coconut flakes and peanuts for coating the candies is optional. If desired, you can dip the crushed grain candies in powdered sugar, cocoa, or poppy seeds. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for homemade oat flour candies.
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Step 2
Cut the butter into cubes and place it in a saucepan, then pour in the milk. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter melts.
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Step 3
In a separate container, combine granulated sugar and cocoa powder, then add to the hot milk-butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Step 4
Boil the liquid candy base over low heat for 4-5 minutes.
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Step 5
Remove the pot with the mixture from the heat, immediately add the flour, and quickly stir to prevent lumps from forming.
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Step 6
Oat flour absorbs liquid very well and becomes crumbly. Let the resulting mixture cool slightly (5–10 minutes).
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Step 7
Grind the peanuts into crumbs using a blender.
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Step 8
Once the mixture is no longer hot, shape it into small balls, then dip them in chopped nuts and coconut flakes.
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Step 9
Chill the prepared oatmeal candies, then serve them.