Famous Peanut Brittle
Famous peanut brittle offers a crunchy, sweet treat with rich peanut flavor, perfect for sharing or gifting, appealing to candy lovers and those with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, white Karo, and hot water in a saucepan and cook to 250°F on a candy thermometer.
- Add butter and peanuts to the mixture.
- Stir constantly and cook until the temperature reaches 310°F.
- Remove from heat; add vanilla and soda, and quickly stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture onto a buttered aluminum tray or pans, spreading evenly.
- Stretch and break into pieces once cooled.
- Work quickly during pouring and breaking steps to prevent hardening.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
487
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Peanut
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % 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).