MOM'S PEANUT BRITTLE

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Here's the recipe my Mom has make for fifty years or so ...at least longer than my oldest sibling can remember!

Provided by Carla A.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups white sugar
⅔ cup water
⅔ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup raw Spanish peanuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 12x18 inch cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy skillet. Stir well until it comes to a boil. Cover and boil 3 minutes. Continue to boil to hard ball stage (when a little bit dropped into a cupful of cold water forms a hard ball - hence the name!) 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Stir in butter and peanuts. Continue cooking until mixture turns a light brown color. Remove from heat.
  • Mix together salt, vanilla, baking soda and water. Combine this with syrup and nuts mixture. Mix well, and fast.
  • Pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Use back of buttered spoon to spread thinly and evenly. Allow to cool, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 58.5 mg, Sugar 10 g

hetu khadka
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This peanut brittle is a must-try for any peanut brittle lover. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


SHEHNAM Khattak
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I love this peanut brittle! It's so crispy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.


Shafqat Hussain
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This peanut brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's also so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Deloar Hosen
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I'm not a big fan of peanut brittle, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so good, I can't get enough of it.


Rich Boss
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This peanut brittle is so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating it!


Emily Msimang
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I've made this peanut brittle several times and it's always perfect. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Habib Sp
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This peanut brittle is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


yesab desab
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I made this peanut brittle for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


KaLynn Rogers
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This peanut brittle is the best I've ever had. It's so crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


A S A B O Y
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive!


Manzoor khaskheli
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This peanut brittle is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can make it with just a few simple ingredients.


Gerardo pichula
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My family loved this peanut brittle! It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the peanuts added a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.