Honey Roasted Peanut Clusters

National Peanut Day on September 13 celebrates America's beloved legume with sweet, sticky clusters. These honey roasted peanut clusters coat crunchy peanuts in a caramelized honey-butter syrup kissed with cinnamon and finished with flaky sea salt.

Serves 6 · 10 min prep · 8 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 310 cal
• 10g protein
• 24g carbs
• 22g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

1. 1Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove for quick scooping.
2. 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the honey and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble gently.
3. 3Continue cooking the syrup for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens slightly and smells caramelized.
4. 4Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and fine sea salt until fragrant and smooth.
5. 5Immediately fold in the roasted peanuts, coating every nut thoroughly in the hot honey mixture.
6. 6Working quickly, drop heaping spoonfuls of the coated peanuts onto the prepared sheet, forming small rustic clusters.
7. 7Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the tops while the clusters are still warm and sticky.
8. 8Let the clusters cool completely at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the honey shell hardens and snaps.
9. 9Break apart any that fused together, then store in an airtight container so they stay crunchy.
10. 10Serve as a snack, ice-cream topper, or lunchbox treat.