Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; stir gently until sugar dissolves.
- Attach candy thermometer and cook without stirring until it reaches 300°F.
- Remove from heat, quickly stir in butter, peanuts, baking soda, vanilla, and salt (mixture will bubble).
- Pour onto prepared sheet and spread thinly with a spatula.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Use fresh, unsalted peanuts for best flavor and crunch.
- Work quickly when adding baking soda and spreading the candy.
- Store in an airtight container to keep brittle crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy, Snack
- Method: Stovetop, No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg