Sweet & Spicy Peanuts
With a caramel-like coating, these crunchy peanuts have a touch of heat from the hot sauce. They make a tasty snack on game day and movie nights, as well as a unique hostess gift.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 1 1/2 HOURS + COOLING • MAKES: 4 CUPS
3 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce or hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1. Place peanuts in a greased 1 1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, water, butter, hot sauce and chili powder. Pour over peanuts. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once.
2. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.