How to Make Peanut Brittle

Shelley Young shows us how to make the perfect holiday candy, Peanut Brittle.

Peanut Brittle

Lightly butter a sheet pan and set aside until the peanut brittle is ready to be poured from the pan.

1 1/2 cup Sugar

3/4 cup Corn Syrup

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Water

In a buttered heavy aluminum pan, bring ingredients to a boil over a medium heat until it reaches 240 degrees.

12oz Spanish Peanuts

Add the peanuts to the boiling mixture, and stir constantly until the mixture reaches 340 degrees. Remove from heat.

3/4 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter

3/4 teaspoon Vanilla

Stir butter and vanilla into the mixture until butter is melted.

1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

Stir in baking soda, which will make the candy foam up, so don't be afraid. Immediately pour onto the prepared sheet pan. You don't need to spread it out, just let it settle in the middle of the pan. Let cool for at least an hour and break into bite-size pieces.