For this recipe, sugar Spanish peanuts are coated in hardened sugar and great for snacking! For an added kick, you can add cayenne pepper to the peanuts while they cook. Peanuts will be very hot, so do not handle them with bare hands!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts with skins
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
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1
Line a baking sheet with a plain paper bag or parchment paper.
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2
Stir peanuts, sugar, and water together in a large pot over medium-low heat using a wooden spoon; cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated and peanuts are coated, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Carefully pour coated peanuts onto the prepared baking sheet until completely cooled.
Nutrition Facts
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