Spice Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Roasted peanuts with a glossy honey glaze are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you can make them. The coating comes together with just honey, butter, and a touch of sugar — nothing complicated, nothing hidden. The cayenne listed in the recipe is completely optional, so you can leave it out entirely and still get a deeply satisfying, sweet-and-salty result that works for anyone avoiding heat or spice. What you're left with is a clean, straightforward snack built on ingredients you can see and control from start to finish. The oven does most of the heavy lifting, slowly caramelizing the glaze until it sets into that irresistible crunch. Letting them cool completely on the parchment is the one step worth being patient about — it's what turns the coating from sticky to perfectly crisp. Once they're broken apart and cooled, they're ready to snack on straight from the pan or pack up for later.
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8 servings
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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