Guinness Beer Nuts: Sweet, Salty, and Stout-Glazed 🥜🍺

— The Ultimate Beer Snack With a Malty Crunch

Guinness Beer Nuts are candied peanuts taken to the next level with a sticky, glossy coat of dark stout flavor.

Sweetened with brown sugar and kissed with salt, these nuts bring toasty caramel notes and a roasted crunch that pairs perfectly with — you guessed it — a pint of Guinness.

Whether you’re snacking at home or serving at your next beer tasting, these are dangerously addictive and stupid-easy to make.

Ingredients (Makes about 3 cups)

• 3 cups raw or dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
• ½ cup Guinness (or any smooth dry stout)
• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ½ tsp kosher salt (plus more for finishing)
• Pinch of cayenne (optional, for subtle heat)

Instructions

Step 1: Simmer the Glaze

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine Guinness, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and optional spices.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and syrupy.

Step 2: Add the Nuts

1. Stir in the peanuts and mix well to coat.
2. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the syrup thickens and begins to cling to the nuts — about 5–7 minutes. It should become sticky and slightly crystallized.

Step 3: Bake for the Crunch

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until dry and toasted.

Step 4: Cool and Finish

1. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with extra salt (or cayenne if you like heat).
2. Let cool completely — the coating will crisp as it cools.
3. Store in an airtight jar for up to a week (if they last that long).

Flavor Variations

• Use almonds or cashews instead of peanuts
• Add maple syrup for deeper sweetness
• Try a splash of Irish whiskey in the glaze for a boozy bite
• Mix with pretzels or candied bacon for the ultimate bar snack mix

Beer Pairing

In the Glaze

• Guinness Draught, Murphy’s Stout, or any dry Irish stout — smooth, roasty, low bitterness
• Avoid hoppy stouts or imperial stouts — too bitter or sweet

In Your Glass

• Serve with the same stout used in the recipe
• Or pair with a malty brown ale, porter, or sweet bock
• Bonus: Irish coffee or cold brew if you’re snacking late

Final Thoughts

Guinness Beer Nuts hit the sweet-salty-roasty trifecta — sticky, crunchy, and ridiculously snackable. They’re perfect for beer nights, game days, or edible gifting. One handful turns into five real fast, so make a double batch if you’re sharing.

Candied in stout. Roasted for crunch. Built for beer. 🥜🍺🔥

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