🥜 Homemade Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups roasted, salted peanuts
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 250°F (120°C).
4. Stir in the peanuts and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) and turns a deep golden color.
5. Remove from heat immediately. Quickly stir in the butter, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Be careful—the mixture will foam up.
6. Immediately pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer.
7. Let cool completely for 30–60 minutes, until hard.
8. Break into pieces and enjoy! 🥜🍬

Tip: A candy thermometer makes it much easier to get the perfect crunchy texture.