Description
A delightful and crunchy homemade peanut brittle candy that is perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups unsalted peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Cook until it reaches a golden amber color.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanuts, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add baking soda and mix well until combined.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot sugar as it can cause burns.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.
- You can add chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Brittle, Homemade Candy, Crunchy Candy, Peanut Snack