Bob'S Peanut Brittle

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Crunchy, sweet peanut brittle with rich caramelized flavors and roasted peanuts, perfect for sharing or gifting, appealing to candy lovers and those craving a nostalgic treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. white Karo syrup
  • 1 c. water
  • 3 c. raw peanuts
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 tsp. soda

Instructions

  1. Butter a large cookie sheet and set aside.
  2. Cook sugar, Karo syrup, and water until it spins a thread, stirring constantly.
  3. Add raw peanuts and continue cooking until the syrup is golden brown.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, margarine, and soda.
  5. Pour the mixture onto the buttered pan.
  6. Allow to cool and then break into pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

427 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 28.6g 10% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 455.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 214.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 4.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 46mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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