Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a popular candy that combines the rich flavors of roasted peanuts and caramelized sugar. It’s addicting to snack on and also great to give as a gift!
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Notes
- A candy thermometer is required for this recipe. Temperature is key to making sure the brittle isn’t too hard or too chewy once set.
- Baking soda is added at the end of the cooking process to aerate the brittle and give it a lighter texture. Without the baking soda, the brittle would be much harder to bite into.
Servings
25
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutes
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Ingredients
2 cups 2 sugar
1 cup 1 light corn syrup
1/2 cup 1/2 water
1/2 cup 1/2 unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups 2 salted dry roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon 1 baking soda
2 teaspoons 2 vanilla
Directions
- Grease a large baking sheet with butter. Make sure to have all ingredients measured out and ready to go before starting this recipe.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture reaches 250°F, add the butter and stir constantly until melted.
- Once the mixture reaches 280°F, stir in the peanuts. Continue to stir until the mixture reaches 305°F.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. Once fully combined, transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and quickly spread it out.
- Let cool for about 1 hour before breaking the brittle into pieces. Servings will vary depending on how small you decide to make the pieces.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 months.
The best tasting peanut butter brittle I ever ate! Great flavor and the perfect texture to bite into! I give this recipe five stars! Delicious! 👍👏🎉
Delicious and not too crunchy! ⭐️