Peanut Honey Huggers

Peanut Honey Huggers

YIELD: Makes 4 cups

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup - honey

2 T - butter or margarine

1 tsp. - ground cinnamon

4 cups - roasted, salted peanuts

DIRECTIONS

Combine honey, butter and cinnamon in a 2-quart microwave-safe container; microwave at HIGH (100%) 4 to 5 minutes or until microwave-safe candy thermometer reaches 235°F

Stir in nuts; mix thoroughly to coat. Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until foamy; stir after 3 minutes.

Spread in single layer on foil sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray.

Cool. Break into small pieces.

*Recipe developed for 600 to 700 watt microwave ovens.