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Peanutty Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Butter a large baking sheet and set aside
  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave safe 8 cup glass measure. Microwave, uncovered, in a 900-1200 watt microwave oven on 100% power for 5-7 mins or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubble over entire surface, stirring twice.
  • Add peanuts, stir to combine. Microwave uncovered again for 4 mins. Stir in 2 tbs butter and vanilla. Microwave again for 3 to 4 mins or until candy reaches hard crack stage (295-305F) and syrup is a clear, golden color. After 2 mins of cookiing, stir peanut mixture after every 30 seconds.
  • Stir in baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading the mixture as thin as possible.
  • Cool brittle completely. Break it into irregular pieces. Makes about 2 lbs.
  • To Store: Place candy in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in airtight container, cover. Store at room temp for upto 2 weeks or freeze for upto 3 months. Thaw frozen candy before serving.

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