Sugar-Coated Peanuts

Sugar-coated peanuts are a popular sweet snack in which roasted peanuts are encased in a crunchy sugar shell. The sugar coating can be plain sweet or flavoured with cinnamon, vanilla or cocoa. They are widely available as a ready-made treat but can also be easily prepared at home. They work well as a dessert, a snack on their own, or as a topping for sweet dishes such as ice cream, pancakes and fruit salads. In confectionery, they are used in chocolates, nougat and biscuit fillings. Compared to plain peanuts, they have a higher sugar content while retaining a good amount of protein and fat.