Best 9 Sweet Peanut Brittle Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can match the allure of sweet peanut brittle, a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalizes taste buds and brings joy to the hearts of all who indulge. This brittle masterpiece, with its delicate crunch, sweet embrace, and symphony of peanutty goodness, has captivated confectionery enthusiasts for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to perfect your culinary repertoire, or a novice home cook embarking on a sweet adventure, this article will guide you through the delectable journey of creating the perfect sweet peanut brittle.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET PEANUT BRITTLE



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If the five-star rating didn't convince you to make this peanut brittle, how about this: Our Sweet Peanut Brittle recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep time.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 lb. or 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. butter
2 cups PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray. Microwave sugar and corn syrup in large glass microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. Stir in butter and peanuts. Microwave 3 to 4 min. or until pale golden brown. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. (Mixture will foam.) Spread onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces.
  • Microwave chocolate in 1-cup glass measuring cup on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is melted when stirred. Add peanut butter; stir until melted. Dip half of each candy piece in chocolate mixture; scrape bottom against edge of cup to remove excess chocolate. Place on sheet of foil or waxed paper. Refrigerate 20 min. or until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 6 g

THE BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This sweet and salty peanut brittle has the perfect crunch and sheen. With a little patience, you'll have a delicious brittle to serve to party guests or as an edible gift around the holidays.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings; makes about 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir together the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy/deep-fry thermometer. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then continue to boil until it's golden brown and it reaches 340 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and baking soda until smooth (it will foam and bubble up). Stir in the peanuts until evenly distributed amongst the sugar mixture.
  • Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and quickly smooth with a rubber spatula into a thin and even layer. Let harden uncovered at room temperature until cooled completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

SWEET PEANUT BRITTLE



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To make HOT-sweet brittle, stir in 1 t. hot pepper sauce into candy along with vanilla. All this is done in the microwave. Wonderful, wonderful!!

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces squares semisweet baking chocolate
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy

Steps:

  • Spray a large baking sheet or a 10x15 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix sugar and corn syrup in large microwaveable bowl until moistened.
  • Microwave on high 5 minutes (caution, candy mixture gets very HOT).
  • Stir in butter and peanuts.
  • Microwave an additional 3-4 minutes or until pale golden brown.
  • Add baking soda and vanilla (mixture will foam).
  • Immediately spread mixture as thinly as possible onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Cool completely.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Microwave chocolate in 1 cup glass measuring cup on high 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Stir in peanut butter until melted.
  • dip half of peanut brittle pieces halfway into chocolate mixture, scraping back brittle against edge of cup to remove excess chocolate.
  • Place on sheet of parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.

MOM'S BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 cup peanuts
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
  • Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool. Snap candy into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Jordan Patten

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

PEANUT BRITTLE



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A picture of salty-sweet perfection, brittle is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it alongside coffee or tea for dessert, and save any leftovers for snacking. Peanuts make a classic brittle, but you can substitute cashews or almonds instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Unsalted butter, softened, for baking sheet
2 cups sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, 7 ounces
Vegetable oil, for spatula

Steps:

  • Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and mixture turns golden amber, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanuts. Immediately pour peanut mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces. Brittle can be stored in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.

SWEET PEANUT BRITTLE



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Make and share this Sweet Peanut Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cocktail peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Spray large baking sheet or 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Mix sugar and corn syrup in large microwaveable bowl until moistened.
  • Microwave on high 5 minutes. (Caution: use pot holders, as candy mixture gets very hot!).
  • Stir in butter and peanuts.
  • Microwave an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until pale golden brown.
  • Add baking soda and vanilla (mixture will foam).
  • Immediately spread mixture as thinly as possible onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces.
  • Microwave chocolate in 1-cup glass measuring cup on high 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Stir in peanut butter until melted.
  • Dip half of peanut brittle pieces halfway into chocolate mixture, scraping back of brittle against edge of cup to remove excess chocolate.
  • Place on sheet of parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
  • Makes about 1 1/2 pounds or 16 servings.
  • Variation: For hot-sweet peanut brittle, stir 1 t hot pepper sauce into candy along with vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 113, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 20.3, Protein 6

SIMPLE PEANUT BRITTLE



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Serve this salty-sweet treat alongside coffee or tea for dessert, and save any leftovers for snacking. Peanuts make a classic brittle, but you can substitute cashews or almonds instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking sheet
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
Pinch of salt
2 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Vegetable oil, for spatula

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage on a candy thermometer (238 degrees to 240 degrees), swirling pan occasionally; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming. Stir in nuts, and continue cooking, stirring frequently to prevent nuts from burning, until mixture is light amber.
  • Remove pan from heat; carefully stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam up in pan). Pour onto prepared baking sheet; quickly spread into a 1/2-inch-thick layer with an oiled metal spatula. Let stand until completely cool.
  • Break brittle into large pieces.

QUICK PEANUT BRITTLE



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Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Time 7m

Yield Makes 300g

Number Of Ingredients 3

200g caster sugar
100g roasted peanuts
1 tsp sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt the sugar in a medium frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelised - it should be a dark amber colour. Don't stir, as this causes the sugar to crystallise - instead, tilt the pan slowly so the sugar melts evenly.
  • Add the peanuts, stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly and carefully tip onto the prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and leave to cool until set. Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh peanuts: Fresh peanuts will give your peanut brittle a better flavor and texture.
  • Roast the peanuts before using: Roasting the peanuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer is essential for making peanut brittle. It will help you to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar syrup: If you overcook the sugar syrup, it will become too hard and brittle.
  • Stir the sugar syrup constantly: Stirring the sugar syrup constantly will help to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Add the peanuts and baking soda at the right time: Adding the peanuts and baking soda at the right time will help to create a light and airy texture.
  • Pour the peanut brittle onto a greased baking sheet: Pouring the peanut brittle onto a greased baking sheet will help to prevent it from sticking.
  • Let the peanut brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces: Letting the peanut brittle cool completely will help to prevent it from breaking into too small of pieces.

Conclusion:

Peanut brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your peanut brittle turns out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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