Peanut Brittle Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar2 1⁄4 Cup (36 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Corn syrup1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Peanuts1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs), roasted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 801 Calories from Fat 242

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20.2 mg6.7%

Sodium 188.3 mg7.8%

Total Carbohydrates 136 g45.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.5%

Sugars 117.2 g

Protein 11 g22.1%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 4.7% Iron 11.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place sugars, water & corn syrup in pan, mix well.
Stir & cook until sugar is dissolved.
Without stirring, cook to about 300 degrees.
Remove, add salt, baking soda & butter, stir in.
Add nuts, mix in.
Pour out on greased flat pan.
Let set for a very short time; pull out thin.
When cold, break up & store in a tight container.
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