Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle
A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, this Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle is a delicious (and rather addicting) treat! It's also surprisingly easy to make!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups salted roasted peanuts can substitute other nuts as desired
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment generously with nonstick cooking spray; set pan aside.
- Using a large saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, salt and water; stir until well combined. Set pan on stove-top over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has completely dissolved. (Note: Use a larger saucepan than you might think as the mixture expands when heated.)
- Once temperature reaches 280°F, add peanuts and butter.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until temperature reaches 300°F (i.e. hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat. Immediately stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. (Note: Use caution as baking soda will make mixture bubble up.)
- Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly across cookie sheet.
- Let mixture cool and then snap into pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
