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Homemade Peanut Brittle in a Christmas tin on table with Christmas decor
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Homemade Peanut Brittle

This classic homemade peanut brittle is crisp, buttery, and packed with roasted peanut flavor. It’s quick to make on the stovetop with pantry ingredients and perfect for holidays, gifts, and cookie trays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade peanut brittle, peanut brittle
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 c salted butter cubed
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups peanuts

Instructions

  • Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a medium sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer until the temperature reaches 305°.
  • Once the temperature is reached, quickly whisk in the butter, vanilla, baking soda and salt. Remove from the heat.