Homemade Peanut Brittle

This is an easy and delicious homemade candy that makes a lot in one batch! If you love peanuts, you will love this candy!

Homemade Peanut Brittle.... This is an easy delicious homemade candy that makes a lot in one batch! If you love peanuts, you will love this candy!

I am always looking for fun new treats to make for the holidays as neighbor gifts. Peanut Brittle is always a classic. I was elated to find this delicious recipe on Martha Stewart. It is super simple and makes a ton!

Homemade candy is always a little overwhelming to most people, but don’t let that deter you. This recipe is really not that hard and it tastes AMAZING!

If you are looking for a recipe that can make a lot in one batch and that is delicious, give this one a try!

Homemade Peanut Brittle.... This is an easy delicious homemade candy that makes a lot in one batch! If you love peanuts, you will love this candy!

Homemade Peanut Brittle
 
An easy delicious candy that makes a lot in one batch! If you love peanuts, you will love this candy!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 2½ cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
  1. Butter a 10" x 13" cookie sheet and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, over medium hight heat, combine peanuts, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir constantly until mixture has been brought to a boil.
  3. Once a boil has been reached, iInsert a candy thermometer and continue to boil, without stirring until temperature reaches 295 degrees. This will take about 6 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add baking soda and butter, stirring quickly.
  5. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Spread as thin as you can.
  6. Cool for about 40 minutes and break into bite size pieces.
Notes
Recipe from: Martha Stewart

Enjoy!

Homemade Peanut Brittle.... This is an easy delicious homemade candy that makes a lot in one batch! If you love peanuts, you will love this candy!

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  1. Kathryn

    This looks just right for what I need to make tomorrow. I found you on Pinterest and love finding new-to-me Mormon bloggers! Merry Christmas!

  2. Martha

    Can't wait to make!

  3. Wanda Pinion

    I made this today, it is very good, great taste but to bring it up to 300 degrees on my candy thermometer it took around 20 minutes. Hubby loves it and that is all that matters.