Description
A quick and easy recipe for buttery toffee-coated peanuts that are sweet, salty, and crunchy. Perfect for gifts or snacking, ready in under 30 minutes with just five pantry staples.
Ingredients
- Raw peanuts: 2 cups
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Sea salt: ½ tsp
Instructions
1. 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3. Add sugar and stir constantly.
4. 4. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture turns amber.
5. 5. Stir in peanuts and salt.
6. 6. Continue stirring for another 5 minutes.
7. 7. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
8. 8. Quickly spread the mixture onto the baking sheet.
9. 9. Let it cool completely, then break into clusters.
Notes
Keep stirring never walk away. Use raw, unsalted peanuts for the best crunch. Work fast when spreading the mixture. Sprinkle extra sea salt right after spreading. S
tore in an airtight jar. Stays crunchy for two weeks. If it gets sticky, spread on a tray and warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. Do not refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butter toffee peanuts, homemade candy, easy snack, edible gift, sweet and salty