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    Home » Gluten free » Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts

    Homemade Honey Roasted Peanuts

    December 12, 2014 by Tracy | Updated May 16, 2019 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    a bowl of honey roasted peanuts in a bowl with Pinterest pin text.
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    a bowl of honey roasted peanuts with Pinterest pin text.

    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!

    Recipe Video

    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!

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    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!
    4.89 from 44 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes 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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    1. Shannon Olivas

      December 22, 2022 at 12:57 am

      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.

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      • Tracy

        December 22, 2022 at 6:23 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. Eva

      December 08, 2022 at 11:11 am

      can I use dry roasted peanuts?

      Reply
      • Tracy

        December 08, 2022 at 11:23 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    3. Rhoda

      November 27, 2022 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      These are too nice!

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      • Tracy

        November 27, 2022 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Rhonda!

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