These quick and addictive spiced sweet Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts, keep well but rarely last long. Perfect for a treat or a cocktail hour
Ingredients
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16 ounces peanuts, dry roasted or roasted and salted, either is fine
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⅓ cup honey
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½ cup granulated sugar, divided
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½ teaspoon salt (plus an addition 1/4 tsp as a garnish at the end optional)
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked Paprika
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1/4 red pepper flakes
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat
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Place the peanuts in a large bowl.
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Microwave the honey in a medium bowl for 30 seconds (it will begin to bubble).
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Remove from the microwave and stir in ¼ cup of the sugar, the salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
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Immediately pour the mixture over the peanuts and stir with a wooden spoon until they are all coated with the honey mixture.
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Transfer the peanuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
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Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until they begin to turn a golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 2 minutes
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Then stir to loosen the peanuts and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the sugar and crushed red pepper flakes over the peanuts and stir to coat evenly.
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Return the peanuts to the pan in a single layer and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 tsp of salt (optional) and allow to cool completely.
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Once cool, break apart any peanuts that have stuck together and toss with any loose sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
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