If you would have asked what recipe I anticipated being one of my favorites from ’09, I’m pretty sure I never would have dreamed….peanuts!

But yes, it’s true. This recipe has quickly become a favorite. And has now been my most requested recipe of this Christmas season. These little guys are just irresistible!!!

The great thing is that this recipe literally only takes about 10 minutes to whip up. And the combination of the savory rosemary and garlic, paired with the subtle heat of the cayenne, plus the extra bit of butter and salt is absolutely perfect. And absolutely addictive.

So if you’re looking for a great protein-rich snack, or a fun little appetizer to take to a party or give out as gifts, I totally recommend giving these a try! I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised. :)

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Spicy Rosemary Peanuts

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  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 lb peanuts

Description

Ready for a salty snack? Youโ€™ll love this Spicy Rosemary Peanuts Recipe!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary (or 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary), finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out peanuts in an even layer. Toast in oven until golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine melted butter, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add hot peanuts to bowl and toss with butter herb mixture until coated. Let cool.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Country Living

About Ali

Hi, I'm Ali Martin! I created this site in 2009 to celebrate good food and gathering around the table. I live in Kansas City with my husband and two young boys and love creating simple, reliable, delicious recipes that anyone can make!

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3 Comments

  1. Jim says:

    Ali,
    I found ground rosemary at Planters. How much should I use? Going to take these to a superbowl party!!
    Jim

    1. ali says:

      Hey Jim!

      Oooh – fun. I love ground rosemary. I’d probably start with 1 teaspoon, and add more later if you’d like. (That’s the nice thing about it being in powder form — easy to keep adding it in!) Would love to hear how they turn out!

      Have fun :)
      ~A

  2. Misty says:

    That sounds great! Roasted peanuts with a little something special.