Five-spice Peanuts

Description

 * Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

 * 2 cups unsalted peanuts, without skins
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * ¼ cup brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
 * ½ teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions

 * 1) Line a baking sheet with foil or wax paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
 * 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.
 * 4) Let boil for several minutes without stirring.
 * 5) When it reaches the "soft ball" stage remove from the heat.
 * 6) Stir in the peanuts.
 * 7) Spread the mixture out on the sheet.
 * 8) Let stand until it has hardened.
 * 9) Break into pieces. Store in a sealed canister.