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Peanut Brittle
5 from 21 votes

Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle is a classic candy made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, and water to a precise temperature before adding butter and peanuts. The addition of baking soda at the end creates a light, crunchy texture. Once poured onto baking sheets and cooled, it forms a brittle, sweet treat with toasted peanut bits embedded throughout. This candy is perfect for snack times or gift-giving when you want a homemade, crunchy confection.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups peanuts unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Spray 2 medium (15x10) baking sheets with vegetable oil and line with a parchment paper.
  2. Add the sugar, corn syrup and water in a large dutch oven on medium heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved (5-8 minutes).
  3. Add the butter, stirring occasionally until it reaches 280 degrees on a candy thermometer (15-18 minutes).
  4. Add in the peanuts, stirring nonstop for another 8-10 minutes until it reaches 305 degrees, turn off the heat and mix in the baking soda and immediately pour onto the baking sheets to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 164mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.