Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a Boil: Let the mixture boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in the roasted peanuts and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter and vanilla.
- Add Baking Soda: Stir in baking soda; the mixture will foam.
- Spread the Mixture: Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it thinly.
- Cool and Break: Allow the brittle to cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For a twist, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the brittle after it cools.
- Replace peanuts with almonds or cashews for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Stovetop, Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1 inch)
- Calories: Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Peanut Brittle, Homemade Candy, Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe