Nuclear Nuts

These little guys will be the talk of the party! Be sure to have extra beer on hand when you serve them. They are super easy, and can be modified to your liking, but they will be remembered by all who come to the party, to be sure.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs peanuts, roasted,and unsalted (or salted if you prefer)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup maple syrup (depending on your tastes)
• 1  teaspoon  dried chipotle powder
• 1  teaspoon ground habanero chile pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
•  salt, to taste,if desired

Directions

1. Heat the maple syrup in large skillet over medium-high heat until it is thin, add the spices,stir until blended, and immediately add the peanuts stirring well, and often until all peaunuts are thoroughly coated with syrup and spice.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. They should not be too sticky when they are cooled, if so, you have used too much maple syrup.
4. Add more or less spice to suit your needs.
5. I find the combo in this recipe to be spicy, but bearable.