Ann's Crunchy Peanut Brittle

Miss Annie's Note:

This is a must at Christmas. I like it because it is crunchy and not sticky.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup Karo light corn syrup
• 1 ½ cups raw peanuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Mix and set aside the butter and soda.
2. In a large pan, mix and boil the sugar, water,and syrup to hardball stage (254 degrees F).
3. Add peanuts and stir constantly until mixture turns yellow (NOT AMBER) about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add butter mixture and vanilla.
5. Pour onto greased cookie sheet.
6. Pat into a thickness you like with the back of a spoon.
7. Cool and break into pieces.
8. Store in airtight container.

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

I mostly made this for my sister who really loves peanut brittle. It was a major hit! Nice and light, very crunchy! A simple recipe that has a great ending!! Oh, I kept some for me too!! Thanks Miss Annie..another winner!!

[Lousy Cook]

This is the best brittle ever. I use all kinds of nuts in the recipe, not just peanuts. Pecans seem to be the biggest hit.

[Chef #1498007]

I followed the directions pretty closely...I added the peanuts at about 225* and cooked it until the hard crack stage (300*F)...it took about 20 minutes. Also, I prewarmed the cookie sheet to make it easier to spread (put it in the oven at 170* for about 5-10 minutes). It came out perfect! Nice and crunchy! I will definately keep this recipe for years to come!