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Peanut brittle treat

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle Holiday Treat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Butter two large baking sheets generously and set aside. Have a candy thermometer ready.
  2. In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring to a boil and clip candy thermometer to side of pan. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 280°F.
  4. Stir in peanuts and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until temperature reaches 305°F (hard crack stage) and mixture is golden brown.
  5. Immediately remove from heat; quickly stir in butter, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Mixture will foam.
  6. Working quickly, pour onto prepared baking sheets and spread thin with a buttered spatula or wooden spoon.
  7. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.