Description
A classic crunchy peanut brittle made with caramelized sugar, roasted peanuts, and a hint of vanilla, delivering a sweet, nutty, and crisp homemade candy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted, skins removed)
- 3/4 cup sugar (150 g)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly grease a surface and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it turns a golden amber color.
- Add the roasted peanuts and stir quickly to coat evenly.
- Stir in the butter until fully melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the baking soda, vanilla extract (if using), and salt. The mixture will foam.
- Immediately pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Work quickly after adding baking soda as the mixture hardens fast.
- Use other nuts like almonds or cashews for variation.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Avoid humidity to prevent stickiness.
- If brittle softens, warm in a low oven briefly to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
