Are you ready to dive into a nutty adventure? Today, we’re making sugar Spanish peanuts—a treat that’s crunchy, sweet, and absolutely irresistible! Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just binging your favorite show, these sugary delights will have you snacking without a care in the world. Let’s get crackin’!
Sugar Spanish Peanuts
These delightful little nuggets of joy are not only super simple to make but also pack a punch of flavor. Perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself (we won’t tell!). Here’s how to whip up a batch of these delicious treats.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for added flavor)
Instructions:
- First things first: let those peanuts shine! Place the raw Spanish peanuts in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally to roast them evenly, ensuring they get that beautiful golden color. This should take about 5–7 minutes.
- Once they’re roasted to perfection, remove the peanuts from the skillet and set them aside in a bowl. Now, time to make that sugary magic happen!
- In the same skillet, combine the sugar, water, and salt. Bring this bubbly concoction to a gentle boil over medium heat. Keep stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved, and the mixture is looking delightfully syrupy—about 5 minutes should do the trick.
- Add the roasted peanuts back into the syrupy goodness. Stir well to ensure every peanut is coated in that sweet, sticky mixture. It’s starting to smell heavenly, isn’t it?
- Now, keep cooking! But don’t wander off; you must pay attention. Stir constantly for an additional 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns a beautiful caramel color. If you want to add that extra hint of flavor, toss in the vanilla extract now.
- Once you achieve the desired color, pour the gooey mixture onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it out evenly—get those muscles working!
- Let it cool for at least 30 minutes. Once it’s set, break it apart into bite-sized pieces and enjoy your homemade sugar Spanish peanuts!
There you go! Now you’ve got a snack that can sweeten any moment. Perfect for munching while binge-watching your favorite series or as a fun party treat. Just remember to share… or not!