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The Ultimate Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe – A Crispy, Buttery Delight!

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Every holiday season, my grandmother would bring out her trusty saucepan and whip up a batch of this golden, crunchy peanut brittle. It was her way of saying “I love you” in candy form. Now, it’s your turn to pass that joy forward. Give it a try—it’s simpler than you think, and the results are magical!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cups raw peanuts

Instructions

  • Prep the pans: Butter 2 cookie sheets and place them in a 200°F (93°C) oven to keep warm.

  • Mix flavor base: In a small bowl, combine baking soda, 1 tsp water, and vanilla. Set aside.

  • Start the syrup: In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir occasionally.

  • Watch the temp: Once mixture hits 240°F (116°C), add peanuts and butter. Stir constantly.

  • Reach the magic number: Keep stirring until the thermometer reads 300°F (149°C)—this is when the magic happens!

  • Add the fizz: Quickly remove from heat and stir in the baking soda mix. It’ll foam up—this makes it light and crisp.

  • Spread and cool: Pour the mixture onto warm cookie sheets, spread to ¼-inch thick, and cool completely.

  • Break and store: Once hardened, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for best results—accuracy matters!

  • Keep stirring constantly after adding peanuts to avoid burning.

  • Use raw peanuts for the best crunch and flavor.

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