Sesame Peanut Candy

I love nougat. Here's a photo of this candy.

These candies are a heavenly cross between meringue and nougat. You can make them a day or two ahead and store in an airtight container.

2 cups raw peanuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the peanuts, sesame seeds, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk the egg whites into soft peaks. Stir half the egg whites into the nut mixture then gently fold in the remaining whites.

Spread evenly on the baking sheet about 1/2-inch thick. Bake until the brittle turns a toasty brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack.

Peel off the parchment paper while the brittle is still a bit warm.

Allow to cool and harden completely before cutting into small squares.