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Peanut brittle pieces stacked on a cutting board with a bright, glossy caramel finish

Peanut Brittle

Buttery, crisp peanut brittle made on the stovetop with roasted peanuts and a glossy caramel snap.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy base
  • 1 cup 200 g white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup 150 g light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup 57 g, 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Finish
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups 175 g unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom saucepan
  • Candy thermometer (recommended)
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone spatula (helpful)

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. (Assumption: lightly grease the parchment or a silicone spatula for easier spreading.)
  2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, butter, and kosher salt. Heat over medium to medium-high until boiling.
  3. Once boiling, cook without stirring for 8 to 12 minutes (or longer if at a lower temperature) until deep golden caramel (older penny color), about 390°F (as noted).
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanuts until coated.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, then immediately stir in baking soda (it will foam).
  6. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer quickly.
  7. Cool completely until hard, then break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 16piecesCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg

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Notes

  • Temperature note: Your target is deep golden caramel (older penny color). The mixture can darken quickly at the end, so watch closely.
  • Work fast after adding baking soda; the mixture sets quickly.
  • Store airtight and dry to prevent stickiness from humidity.
  • If using salted peanuts, reduce or skip the kosher salt.

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