Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts

Instruction

  • Prep. Lightly butter a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Make the peanut brittle. Add sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir to combine and then cook over medium heat about three minutes, do not stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 300º F on a candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, vanilla and peanuts. Stir quickly to combine and then pour onto buttered baking sheet.
  • Cool and serve. Spread with the back of a silicone spatula. Allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces.