Five Spice Peanuts

Posting this for ZWT 2006 (Asian region), this is a yummy snack food that is simple to make and too darn easy to overindulge in. Easily doubled for crowds

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 2  cups unsalted peanuts, without skins
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with foil or wax paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray (that "release" foil works great).
2. In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat to dissolve the sugar.
3. Stir in the five-spice powder & bring to a boil; let boil for several minutes without stirring; when it reaches the "soft ball" stage (238 f) remove from the heat & stir in the peanuts.
4. Spread the mixture out on the sheet; let stand until it has hardened then break into pieces. Store in a sealed canister.