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Peanut Brittle

A crunchy, caramelized sugar candy packed with roasted peanuts, perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Confections (Candy & Sweets)
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts unsalted
Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water until golden, then stir in peanuts.
  3. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla, and baking soda, then spread and cool.

Notes

Work quickly after adding baking soda to ensure proper texture.