Description
A classic, buttery peanut brittle made with caramelized sugar, roasted peanuts, and a touch of vanilla. Light, crisp, and perfect for holiday gifting or snacking.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup roasted salted peanuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10–15 minutes.
- Quickly stir in the roasted peanuts and butter until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up.
- Immediately pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out as thin as possible using a spatula.
- Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature.
- Once hardened, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results.
Work quickly when adding baking soda and vanilla as the mixture foams up fast.
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent stickiness.
Try adding cayenne pepper or sea salt for a flavor twist.
Substitute peanuts with almonds or cashews for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
