Description
A delicious homemade peanut brittle, perfect for snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups peanuts (shelled)
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large pot, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add the peanuts, stir, and continue boiling the mixture until the temperature reaches 300 degrees F. (You’ll want to use a candy thermometer to check the temp.)
- Remove from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Finally, quickly stir in the baking soda. The mixture will froth up and rapidly increase in size.
- Transfer the peanut brittle mixture to the prepared baking sheet and quickly spread it into an even layer. Allow it to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon to break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container on the counter.
Notes
- This recipe yields a crunchy and sweet treat that’s great for gifts or entertaining.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar, as it can cause burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg