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Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts

September 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

Guys, can I be honest? I’m not really a big fan of peanuts. Salted peanuts? Bo-ring. Peanut M&M’s? Mehhhh. Peanut butter? No thanks, pass the Nutella.  But you know what I can do some serious damage to? Honey roasted peanuts. I loves me some crunchy, sticky, salty-sweet peanuts.

These things are like Pringles — once you pop, the fun don’t stop. Does that analogy work? Now that I see it in print, I’m not so sure. But the point remains — honey roasted peanuts are deliciously addicting. I love feeling the sugary bits crunch between my teeth. And when you throw in a dash of cayenne pepper for some heat to round out the sweetness? Ohhh, it burns so good! Washed down with a cold glass of wine, these are the perfect post-work snack.

Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts (Slightly adapted from Confections of a Foodie Bride)

Ingredients:

  • 9 oz cocktail peanuts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with a silpat, or greased aluminum foil.
  2. Place peanuts in a medium bowl (large enough to stir the peanuts).
  3. Combine honey and ground cayenne pepper in a microwave safe bowl, and zap for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour mixture over the peanuts and toss to coat.
  5. Add half of the sugar and the salt to the bowl, and stir well.
  6. Spread peanuts onto the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to make sure the ones on the edges aren’t burning.
  7. Let peanuts cool for 2-3 minutes and then stir them again. Make sure to scrape the honey bits from the silpat.
  8. Sprinkle nuts with 2 tbsp sugar and stir again.
  9. Sprinkle nuts with the rest of the sugar, and the cinnamon, and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  10. Break up the bigger chunks of peanuts into smaller pieces.
    ** To store, place nuts in an airtight container.
  11. Enjoy!

You may also like:

  • Candied Pecans
  • Candied Walnuts
  • Roasted Potato Bites with Brie & Mushrooms

Filed Under: Game Day Snacks, Snack Tagged With: nuts

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