Butter Peanut Brittle Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Corn syrup | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Dash | |
| Raw peanuts | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3402 Calories from Fat 1310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 156 g239.9%
Saturated Fat 27.7 g138.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32.3 mg10.8%
Sodium 1795.1 mg74.8%
Total Carbohydrates 473 g157.8%
Dietary Fiber 24.8 g99.3%
Sugars 355.2 g
Protein 75 g150.9%
Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 30.5% Iron 77.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cook on HI l(max. power) 5 minutes, then stir.
Cook on HI (max. power) 13 to 15 minutes, or until syrup separates into threads.
This is the hard-crack stage, or 300° on a candy thermometer.
Check temperature with thermometer several times during the last few minutes.
(Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking.) Stir in butter, baking soda, and vanilla just until light and bubbly.
Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.
Spread.
Cool and break into pieces.
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