Sugar-Coated Peanuts — General recipe

Sugar-Coated Peanuts

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 913 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Sugar-Coated Peanuts recipe the whole family will love. Made with sugar, water, red food coloring and peanuts. Easy step-by-step instr…

This Sugar-Coated Peanuts relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as sugar, water, red food coloring and raw peanuts (with skins on). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 913 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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