Spicy Candied Peanuts

I'm just going to get straight to the point because I have a lot of ground to cover and I want to hold your interest.  These are delicious!!! I mean seriously delicious. I've already eaten just about half the bowl in the time it has taken me to post this far. You know those rich, buttery toffee peanuts that you can find sitting around at baby showers or superbowl parties? They're delicious. I could eat a whole can of them myself. I never think to buy them but whenever I am in a place that is serving them I am always feel happy. So...I decided to make some of my own and add my own little twist to them. Now, these add quite a kick to them but if you are one who does not think nice of spice, PLEASE DON'T GO YET. I've included some variations at the end for you folks. This is pretty much a something-for-everyone recipe.

You know when you go to the grocery store

and you walk through the bakery section even though you know better because you made a New Year's resolution to cut out carbs and all other things that taste most delightful and you know its best to resist the temptation? And then you know when you pass by the beautifully arranged baskets of bread? French bread. Sourdough bread. Bread with rosemary. Bread with Salt. Bread with jalapeno and cheddar. Bread with ingredients you have never even heard of. All of it just sitting there displayed in all of its carbohydrate glory.

Lunch Break

After the busy morning I've had I've earned the right to have a cookie. Maybe even two cookies. Only problem is I don't have any. I could make some. But once again, we run into a problem. I don't have any eggs. Or flour. Lucky for me I have some experience with vegan baking and on a very random whim I bought some peanut flour at Trader Joe's last week. Things are looking up. I knew some day my randomness would turn into a good thing.