Homemade peanut brittle is the best, and I love how easy this classic recipe is. It's so impressive, people will think you're a professional candy maker when they taste this buttery confection. Place in decorative tins or cellophane bags and you have a lovely hostess gift.
Provided by Lori Harbin-Combs
Categories Candies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat sugar, syrup, water, and salt to a rolling boil in a HEAVY 2-quart saucepan.
- 2. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to low-medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F.)
- 3. Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly.
- 4. Pour into a large well-buttered baking sheet, spreading to 1/4 in. thickness.
- 5. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds. Cook time varies please be patient!
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