Easy Peanut Brittle

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

A crunchy, sweet peanut brittle with caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts, perfect for satisfying candy cravings or sharing at festive gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. white Karo syrup
  • 1/2 c. water
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 c. raw Spanish peanuts
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 2 heaping tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  1. Grease two cookie sheets.
  2. Using a 3-quart heavy-gauge saucepan, cook sugar, syrup, water, and salt to 234°F or the soft ball stage.
  3. Add raw peanuts and margarine and stir constantly; cook to 300°F.
  4. Add baking soda; stir in very well and take off heat about a half-minute into stirring.
  5. Continue to stir until peanut brittle reaches a foam-like caramel color.
  6. The mixture will be a foam-like caramel color.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

282 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 25.8g 33% DV
Carbs 11.4g 4% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16883.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 113.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 29mg 2% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% 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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