Description
Experience the delightful crunch of homemade peanut brittle—an easy, sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups raw peanuts (unsalted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: gather ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture turns golden amber (about 5-7 minutes).
- Carefully stir in raw peanuts once the mixture reaches the right color; expect some sizzling.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in baking soda and salt until fully combined (watch for bubbling).
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour) before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg