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SC: Sweet & Spicy Peanuts (12)

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SC: Sweet & Spicy Peanuts (12)

Tasteofhome.com
Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2011
Reviews rated this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
Yield: 4 cups. (Serving 1/3 cup ea.)
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours + cooling

With a caramel-like coating, these crunchy peanuts have a touch of heat from the hot sauce. They make a tasty snack any time of day.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients:
• 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

Directions:
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.

1/3 cup equals 284 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.