Sweet and Spicy Peanuts

Name: Sweet and Spicy Peanuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups dry roasted peanuts

If watching baseball makes you crave peanuts, try this spiced up snack. I love how quick and easy it is to put together. And it's always fun to see your guests reaching for more. —Brenda Caughell, Durham, North Carolina

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups dry roasted peanuts

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in peanuts. Stir for 1 minute. Pour onto waxed paper; cool. Store in an airtight container.