Description
Soft Peanut Brittle is a classic candy that combines sweet and salty flavors in a delightful treat that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water plus 2 teaspoons, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups peanuts, raw or roasted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Generously butter a large baking sheet and set it aside.
- In a double boiler over hot water, heat the peanut butter until melted.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over high heat until it reaches 275°F on a candy thermometer.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the butter, and stir until melted.
- Add the peanuts and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes until the candy starts to turn brown and reaches 300°F.
- Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda dissolved in the remaining 2 teaspoons of water.
- Add the vanilla and fold in the warm peanut butter, stirring gently.
- Quickly pour the candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it as thin as possible.
- Let the candy cool completely, then break it into serving-size pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh. Humidity can make the candy sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peanut brittle, candy, sweet treat, homemade candy