peanut brittle

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74 Pinches
East Texas, TX
Updated on Mar 24, 2011

Another family favorite! my online cookbook: http://tx-cherokee.tripod.com/index.html

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yield Makes about 2 pounds.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups raw shelled peanuts, skins on
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

How To Make peanut brittle

  • Step 1
    Heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy iron skillet. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293° F).
  • Step 2
    Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spreading to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  • Step 3
    NOTE: You can change it up by using just 2 cups of peanuts along with 1 cup of flaked coconut.

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