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SWEET & SPICY PEANUTS

These crunchy peanuts have a caramel-like coating, and hot sauce gives them a touch of heat. They make a tasty snack any time of day.

TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: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 the 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.

PER SERVING 1/3 cup equals 284 cal., 20 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 5 mg chol., 214 mg sodium, 22 g carb., 3 g fiber, 10 g pro.