PEANUT BRITTLE

DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA

This homemade peanut brittle makes a tasty and easy gift you can make for family, friends and neighbors this Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

– 2 cups granulated sugar – 1 cup light corn syrup – 1 cup water – 2 tbs butter – 2 tsp vanilla extract – 2 tsp baking soda – 2 cups roasted peanuts

Step 1

Put the sugar, corn syrup and water in a sauce pan. 

Step 2

Cook until it reaches 240 F on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Add the peanuts and continue to cook until it reaches 280 F, stirring. Add the butter and continue to cook, stirring, until it reaches 300 F.

Step 4

Take it off the heat and add the baking soda and vanilla. It will foam up. 

Step 5

Pour the prepared mixture on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spread it out with a spatula.

Let it cool, then break it into large or small pieces. Eat it or package it to give as gifts!

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