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

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

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.