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Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle is a classic buttery and crunchy candy that no one will be able to resist munching on. It’s perfect for packaging and giving away during the holidays.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup butter cubed
- 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Line a 15 X 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 1 cup sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water in a 2-quart pot with a candy thermometer attached and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in ½ cup butter a little at a time. Let the mixture boil, stirring occasionally.
- When the sugar mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or when you drop a little of it into cold water it forms pliable strands, add in 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts. Stir constantly for 7-10 more minutes until the mixture reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit, or when dropped in water it forms brittle strands. Immediately remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon baking soda, and stir until evenly combined. Pour the brittle onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Let cool and set. Use a mallet or the back of a spoon to crack the brittle into pieces.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.