Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

This sweet, salty, crunchy peanut brittle recipe is easy to make with a little finesse, and wows everyone, every time! Perfect to share for holiday gifts.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
144 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Have all ingredients measured out before starting.
Step 2
Grease a large rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
Step 3
Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in peanuts and set a candy thermometer in place. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (150 to 155 degrees C)
Step 5
Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in butter and baking soda, then immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Quickly use 2 forks to lift and pull the mixture into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Let cool until completely firm, at least 30 minutes.
Step 6
Use a mallet to break peanut brittle into pieces.
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup

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