Description
Peanut Brittle is a quick and easy crunchy candy that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 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
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Add the peanuts and salt, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook until the mixture reaches a golden brown color, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Allow to 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 other nuts or chocolate for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Brittle, Crunchy Candy, Easy Candy Recipe