Dulces de Mani y Ajonjoli (Peanut and Sesame Candies)

Ingredients
1 teaspoon of peanut oil (to grease the baking sheet)
1/2 cup white cane sugar
3 tablespoons of water
1/2 cup of roasted lightly-salted peanuts or sesame seeds (see notes)

Preparation
Grease a baking sheet.
Mix sugar and water and simmer in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Once it turns into a thick golden brown caramel, mix in peanuts or sesame. Remove from the heat and immediately pour carefully onto the greased baking sheet.
Once cool to the touch cut with a sharp knife into 1 inch [2.5 cm] squares. Store in a jar at room temperature.