Go Back
Close-up of golden peanut brittle broken into crunchy, irregular pieces with whole roasted peanuts visible.

Peanut Brittle

This classic homemade peanut brittle is sweet, buttery, and delightfully crunchy — perfect for holidays, gifts, or an afternoon treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup raw peanuts unsalted
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer
  • Heavy Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter it. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add peanuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. The mixture will foam up.
  5. Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread thinly with a spatula.
  6. Let cool completely, then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

For a twist, add a pinch of cayenne or drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled brittle. Avoid humidity when making candy to keep it crisp.