Easy Peanut Brittle
A crunchy, sweet peanut brittle with caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts, perfect for satisfying candy cravings or sharing at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grease two cookie sheets.
- Using a 3-quart heavy-gauge saucepan, cook sugar, syrup, water, and salt to 234°F or the soft ball stage.
- Add raw peanuts and margarine and stir constantly; cook to 300°F.
- Add baking soda; stir in very well and take off heat about a half-minute into stirring.
- Continue to stir until peanut brittle reaches a foam-like caramel color.
- The mixture will be a foam-like caramel color.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
282
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).