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Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts

Make your favorite sweet and salty peanut snack at home with this recipe for your own Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts! 

a bowl of honey roasted peanuts.

Back in the day, I used to be a manager at a hotel in Vail, CO. I had a front desk agent, Hassan, who I will never forget. He used to call out to me from behind the desk back to my office, “Tray-CEE!” It used to drive me crazy, but he was so sweet and so endearing so even if I was super annoyed, when I’d see him, I’d be over it. Plus, he always had honey roasted peanuts stashed behind the desk for snacking. When I found out that he passed away, I knew the snack from scratch I had to make: Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts, in honor of Hassan!

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Ingredients Needed

honey, butter, peanuts, sugar, cayenne, and garlic powder and salt on a counter.

If you have peanuts, then you most likely have everything else you need!

  • Unsalted Peanuts – If you use salted, then cut out the salt entirely and be sure to use unsalted butter.
  • Honey – Raw is always best!
  • Butter – Unsalted is preferred, but if you only have salted, no problem, just add a 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Chili powder – I usually like to add a little more for more flavor, but for a more traditional honey roasted peanuts flavor, just a 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Sugar – To add the signature sweetness!
  • Garlic powder – Optional, we’re garlic fans over here, so we love just a pinch but you can totally leave it out.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then melt butter, honey, and salt in a saucepan.

Step 2: Add peanuts and stir to combine.

Step 3: Roast the butter, honey-coated peanuts.

Step 4: Meanwhile, mix sugar, chili powder, and garlic powder.

Step 5: Once the peanuts are well roasted, add the sugar mixture, and done!

a bowl of honey roasted peanuts.

The first time I made these peanuts, I let the peanuts roast a little bit longer and didn’t stir them every 5 minutes so they were a little darker, which I kind of liked.

a bowl of honey roasted peanuts.

But I’ve made them many times since, and when I actually stir them while they are roasting, they don’t get too dark.

a bowl of honey roasted peanuts.

Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts, basically candied peanuts and I mean, can you go wrong with candied anything? Hello, our Guinness Candied Bacon!

Our Other Favorite Snacks

Homemade Onion Rings

Jalapeno Popper From Scratch

Crispy Tater Tots From Scratch

Tortilla Chips

Corn Tortilla Chips

Pita Chips

I just love these sweet n salty honey roasted peanuts. They are SO addicting. AND so much cheaper than buying them at the store.  Hassan, my frugal and peanut-loving friend would have totally approved.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

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a bowl of honey roasted peanuts.

Honey Roasted Peanuts

Make your favorite sweet salty peanuts at home!
4.80 from 65 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw unsalted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350º.
  • In a large sauce pan over medium heat, stir together the butter, honey, and salt.  Heat until butter is melted and bubbly.  Add the peanuts and stir until they are well coated.
  • In a 9 X 13 baking dish, add peanuts in an even layer.  Place in oven checking every 5 and stirring to prevent burning. Remove peanuts whenever they’ve evenly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • While peanuts are roasting, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, and sugar.
  • When peanuts are done, remove from oven and transfer to a metal mixing bowl.  Slowly add the sugar mixture, a little bit at a time, mixing well each time.  Continue to add sugar until well coated to your liking (all the mixture may not be necessary).
  • Continue mixing as peanuts cool to prevent sticking.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Check while roasting!
Oven temps can vary, so be sure to check the peanuts often.  
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1-2 weeks. 
Substitutions
Butter:  If all you have is salted butter, no problem, just omit the salt in the recipe. 
Sugar:  A brown sugar will add a richer molasses flavor. 
Garlic and Cayenne: These add a little savory touch to the peanuts. If you want something on the sweeter side, you could substitute cinnamon! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1174kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
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64 Comments

  1. 1 star
    I LOVE THESE NUTS. I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET RID OF MY GRANDMA FOR YEARS. AND THIS MY FRIENDS IS THE SOLUTION. MY GRANDMA CHOKED ON ONE OF THE NUTS AND DIED. ON A HAPPIER NOTE, OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER WAS A LOT LESS RACIST.

  2. I haven’t tried the recipe (dunno that I’d add chili powder to mine) but I’m just browsing the internet trying to see if I can find a recipe to beat these awful Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and in just a couple sentences you made me feel bad for the loss of Hassan. I wonder how many of the people I used to work with aren’t with us anymore. Hmm. Really makes ya think.

    1. Aw Shannon thank you so much for your comment. That means a lot and yes, it really does make you think, doesn’t it? Your kind words really touched me, and his memory. Thank you.

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