Peanut Brittle

5 from 10 votes

Peanut Brittle is a classic buttery and crunchy candy that no one will be able to resist munching on. It’s perfect for packaging and giving away during the holidays.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut brittle, peanut brittle recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Melanie Dueck

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
½ cup butter cubed
1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Line a 15 X 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Place 1 cup sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water in a 2-quart pot with a candy thermometer attached and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in ½ cup butter a little at a time. Let the mixture boil, stirring occasionally.
When the sugar mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or when you drop a little of it into cold water it forms pliable strands, add in 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts. Stir constantly for 7-10 more minutes until the mixture reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit, or when dropped in water it forms brittle strands. Immediately remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon baking soda, and stir until evenly combined. Pour the brittle onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
Let cool and set. Use a mallet or the back of a spoon to crack the brittle into pieces.

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