Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

  Snacks

These crunchy peanuts have a caramel-like coating, and hot sauce gives them a touch of heat. They make a tasty snack any time of day.

Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

Average Rating: 3.76923

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours + cooling
YIELD: 4 cups.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • 1. Place peanuts in a greased 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, water, butter, chili sauce and chili powder. Pour over peanuts. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 hours, stirring once.
  • 2. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 284 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

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