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    Home » Christmas

    How to Make Toffee Candied Peanuts

    Published: Oct 24, 2020 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Rhonda · 5 Comments

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    Toffee Candied Peanuts are a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack that checks everything off of what you are looking for in a sweet treat.

    toffee coated peanuts in a glass jar

    How to Make Toffee Candied Peanuts

    This tasty and easy to make snack also makes a great Christmas gift idea!

    Just add the toffee peanuts into some cute glass jars, mason jars, or in a cute holiday box. It's a very simple and inexpensive gift to give during the holidays! It also makes a great holiday hostess gift!

    Looking for other great snack ideas? Such as something quick and easy after school? How about a salty snack?

    What Type of Nuts Do I Need?

    Preferably salted dry-roasted, however, unsalted is fine too.

    Could I Substitute Almonds Instead?

    Yes, you definitely could!

    Expert Tips, Ingredient List and Suggestions for Recipe Success

    • Sugar
    • Corn syrup
    • Unsalted butter
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Peanuts
    • Ground nutmeg

    Could I Sprinkle Cayenne Pepper on Them?

    Sure. That would give it a little bit of heat.

    Step by Step Directions

    Here are step by step directions for the recipe. You can also find complete printable directions in the recipe card below.

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

    Step 2: In a large bowl, add in all of the ingredients and stir them all together.

    Step 3: Pour everything out onto a baking sheet that is lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

    Step 4: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

    Step 5: Let the candied peanuts cool. You may need to break them apart after they have cooled.

    Step 6: Store in an air-tight container.

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    How to Make Toffee Candied Peanuts

    Rhonda
    Toffee Candied Peanuts are a sweet and crunchy snack that is easy to make, tastes great, and makes a great gift!
    4.70 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Additional Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 ¼ t cinnamon
    • 3 cups dry-roasted peanuts
    • 3 tablespoon light corn syrup
    • ½ t. nutmeg

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, add in all of the ingredients and stir them together.
    • Pour everything out onto a baking sheet that is lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • Bake 20 = 25 minutes.
    • Let the candied peanuts cool. You may need to break them apart after they have cooled.
    • Store in a air tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 21mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
    Keyword How to Make, Toffee Candied Peanuts, Toffee Coated Peanuts
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    About Rhonda

    Rhonda is a wanna be foodie, coffee and chocolate lover, and a genealogy nerd. If shopping was a sport, she would actually set records for it. Creating recipes in her kitchen is how she relaxes. She also loves spending time with her family and getting away when she can to the lake.

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    Comments

    1. Linda Stilson says

      July 26, 2023 at 8:32 am

      Are the Cinnamon and nutmeg optional?

      Reply
      • RhondaRhonda says

        August 03, 2023 at 9:41 am

        Yes. If you aren't a fan of either, feel free to omit.

        Reply
    2. MICHAEL A LAW says

      January 30, 2023 at 7:54 am

      Looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    3. Nova S says

      January 14, 2023 at 10:41 pm

      i would love to try these

      Reply
    4. Debi says

      February 19, 2021 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      I could live on these. I like to make them as a simple food present too. My family loves them.

      Reply
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