Peanut Brittle Recipe

Making peanut brittle candy has never been easier with this peanut brittle recipe. Yes, you can cook up traditional peanut brittle in the comforts of you own home.

I bet you thought the process of making peanut brittle candy was as hard as rocket science? It's really not, the process is simple, quick and easy. Make better than store quality brittle the first time out with the peanut brittle recipe that follows.

Recipe for Peanut Brittle

This brittle recipe includes the following ingredients consisting of 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup shifted and packed light brown sugar, 6 tablespoons white corn syrup, 6 tablespoons water, 1 cup shelled peanuts, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/16 teaspoon baking soda and 1/16 teaspoon salt.

You'll also need a heavy bottom saucepan, measuring cup and spoons and candy thermometer.

In a medium heavy bottom saucepan, over medium-high heat stir sugars, syrup and water until the sugar dissolves. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook without stirring until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into ice cold water. This is around a 230-235 degrees reading on a candy thermometer.

Remove saucepan from heat source and stir in baking soda and salt. Pour peanut brittle mixture onto a greased metal pan or cookie sheet and allow to cook. Once cool break peanut brittle candy into pieces and enjoy.

More Sweet and Delicious Dessert Treats