
Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe
This homemade peanut brittle recipe is full of rich, caramel flavor and salty, crunchy peanuts. It’s a great holiday season treat or gifting option. Plus, it’s super easy to make it dairy free!

Why I love this peanut brittle recipe
My mom and I had been planning on making Christmas candy the whole time that I’ve been home. Each day we put it off and did other fun stuff like going shopping. Finally, we buckled down and did it.
We made caramels first, and then we decided we had enough energy left to whip up some peanut brittle. Luckily, peanut brittle was much easier than I had imagined, and the final result was so much better than anything you can find in a store.
Looking for more dairy free candy recipes? Try this 3 ingredient, microwave fudge.
More dairy free Christmas recipes: white chocolate peppermint cookies / kitchen sink cookies / baked alaska / no chill sugar cookies / vegan caramel sauce

Ingredients:
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
- Baking soda – This activates the sugar mixture and gives the brittle it’s distinct texture.
- Corn syrup – We used light corn syrup for this recipe. You can technically use dark corn syrup, but keep in mind that it will affect the overall flavor of the recipe.
- Sugar – You cannot cut down on the sugar in peanut brittle. You can’t substitute it with a “healthier” option. This is a candy recipe and it’s supposed to have sugar.
Frequently asked questions
More peanut recipes you will love: Thai peanut noodles / peanut chicken wraps / peanut butter pretzel bites / peanut butter cornflake cookies


Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups salted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons dairy free butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mise en place. In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and the salt – set aside. Then, measure out your ingredients ahead of time. Candy making can move quickly so this ensures everything goes smoothly.
- Bring to hard ball. Heat the sugar, water and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar is completely melted. Then, use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature and bring the sugar mixture to a boil. Continue boiling until it reaches 265°F (hard ball stage).
- Heat to hard crack. Once the temperature reaches hard ball stage, stir in the peanuts. Add peanuts and continue boiling – stirring frequently until the temperature reaches 305°F (hard crack stage). Immediately remove from heat.
- Add the mix-ins. Carefully stir in butter, vanilla extract and baking soda mixture and stir until combined.
- Spread and crack. Pour evenly onto parchment lined baking sheets and allow to cool for at least 1 hour or until completely set. Crack brittle into desired size.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Baked by Rachel.
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