Home Roasted Peanuts - MMM good!

Roasted peanuts of any flavor are usually more expensive than their plain unsalted non-roasted counterparts. For this reason I choose to roast my own peanuts at home. I get the gourmet flavor without the gourmet price tag which comes in really handy during the holiday party season!

Honey Roasted Peanuts

• 2 c unsalted non roasted peanuts - already shelled will make it easier but if you're determined to do it super cheap and are really motivated then shell away ;)
• 2 tbs honey - just eyeball it
• salt - to taste

Preheat oven to 375. Line baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. Mix honey, salt, and peanuts in a bowl with a wooden spoon until the honey and salt evenly coat the peanuts. Spread peanuts in a single layer on the parchment lined baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to completely cool. Stir with wooden spoon to break peanuts apart. Store in airtight container.

Tips

• You can sprinkle with salt after removing from the oven. It turns out well either way.
• Be sure you use PARCHMENT paper not WAX paper. Parchment paper does not burn in the oven and is non stick while wax melts and can burn if placed in a hot oven.
• Give it a gourmet flair with a sprinkle or paprika, ground red pepper flakes, garlic powder, ground Italian spices, cinnamon, allspice, or other spices.
  

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