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Sugared Peanut Clusters

Name: Sugared Peanut Clusters
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 cups.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

6 cups

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

I made these nuts for my aunt's birthday, and everybody loved them. I've also given them as Christmas gifts.—Gail McClantoc, Sweet Water, Alabama

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts

Directions

Butter two baking sheets with the 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, coffee, corn syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 234°-240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Add peanuts; stir quickly.
Pour onto prepared baking sheets. Quickly separate into small clumps with two forks. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 165 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Sugared Peanut Clusters

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