Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

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.

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