Butter Toffee Peanuts

Make easy Butter Toffee Peanuts with roasted peanuts, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices. Perfect for holidays, parties, and gifting.

Prep Time4

Cook Time25

Boil Time1

Servings:

Calories: 349kcal

In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Boil for 1 minute, or until the sugars have dissolved.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg until fully combined.
Add the peanuts to the warm toffee mixture and stir until every peanut is evenly coated.
Spread the coated peanuts into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes to keep the coating evenly distributed.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the peanuts to cool on the pan for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir them every 5 to 10 minutes as they cool to help separate the nuts and prevent large clusters from forming. The coating will become crisp as it cools. Break apart any remaining clusters before serving.

Prepare the coating carefully: Stir the toffee mixture frequently while heating and make sure every peanut is evenly coated before baking.
Trust the process: The coating may become thin and bubbly during baking, but that's completely normal. Stir the peanuts occasionally and the coating will crisp up as it cools.
Cool completely: Allow the peanuts to cool fully, stirring occasionally and breaking apart any clusters for evenly coated peanuts.
Use quality ingredients: Fresh peanuts provide the best flavor and crunch, and checking them near the end of baking helps prevent overcooking.
Make extra: These sweet and salty peanuts store well, make wonderful gifts, and disappear fast.