Turn the humble snack food into star-worthy candied peanuts.

If you dont count water, this recipe requires only two ingredients: sugar and peanuts.

You could also swapwhite sugar for brown, to add even more toffee and caramel flavor to this treat.

candied peanuts in a bowl

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it’s possible for you to also freeze them for up to three months for longer storage.

When it comes to seasoning the candied peanuts, however, the sky’s the limit.

No matter how you use them, that sweet, nutty crunch is hard to resist.

ingredients for candied peanuts

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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bake peanuts:

Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.

Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until peanuts are roasted and dry, about 30 minutes.

Candied Peanuts

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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

verify to stir often and cook until the sugar coats the peanuts before transferring to the baking sheet.

parchment paper on baking sheet

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sugar dissolving in water

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peanuts in sugar and water mixture

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peanuts on baking sheet

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