Easy Peanut Brittle

Easy Peanut Brittle

from tasteofhome.com
1 2-1/2 pounds

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Grease 2 baking sheets with 2 teaspoons butter each and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Cube remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in cubed butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°. Remove saucepan from the heat.

  2. 2

    Combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Stir baking soda mixture into the saucepan. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.