Peanut Brittle
×Category: Dessert Ingredients | Type: Cookies | Servings: 24 | By: RecipeGadget
Protein 3g • Carbs 20g • Fat 7g • 150 Calories
Estimated macros only. Values are guidelines, not precise nutrition data.
This recipe seems more like the one I watched Mom and Grandma make. They always used a candy thermometer.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: 2 Cup
- Hot Water: 1/3 Cup
- White Karo Syrup: 1 Cup
- Shelled Raw Peanuts (3 c): 1 Pkg., 16 Oz.
- Salt: 1 1/2 TSP
- Butter: 3 TBSP
- Baking Soda: 1 TSP
Instructions
- Butter two 12x15-1/2 inch baking sheets, keep warm.
- Combine sugar, water, and syrup in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 240 °F on a candy thermometer.
- Stir in peanuts and salt. Cook until mixture reaches 310 °F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove and stir in butter and baking soda.
- Pour half of the mixture onto each baking sheet. Quickly spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
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