Sugar and Spice Peanuts
Get ready to elevate snack time with this irresistible recipe for Sugar and Spice Peanuts! Combining the natural crunch of raw peanuts with a delightful glaze of sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper, these sweet-and-spicy treats offer the perfect balance of flavor. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is quick and easy, making it ideal for holiday gifts, party snacks, or anytime indulgence. A touch of vanilla adds warmth to the caramelized coating, while a brief oven bake ensures the peanuts are perfectly crisp. Serve them warm for instant gratification or store them in an airtight container to enjoy later—just be prepared to make another batch because they’re irresistibly delicious! Perfect for keyword searches like "spicy candied peanuts," "sweet and savory snacks," and "easy holiday recipes," this is a must-try for any peanut lover.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
Add the raw peanuts to the saucepan, stirring to coat them evenly in the sugar mixture.
Continue cooking the peanuts over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid thickens and crystallizes on the peanuts. This should take about 10–12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture may bubble slightly, so be cautious.
Spread the coated peanuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the peanuts for 10–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are dry and crisp. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Remove the peanuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once cooled, transfer the Sugar and Spice Peanuts to an airtight container for storage or serve them immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
