Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

An old fashioned Peanut Brittle Bite held in the air.

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Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

This Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle is great for the holidays or any time. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and salty with a crunchy texture for a balanced bite.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 30

Servings:

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup corn syrup
¼ cup water
½ cup unsalted butter or 1 stick
1 ½ cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Grease your mini-muffin pan with butter and set aside.
In a small, heavy bottomed saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Attach your candy thermometer to the side of your saucepan so it touches the syrup mixture.
Turn the heat on to medium-high and stir the mixture until the sugar is totally dissolved!
Once mixture is gently boiling add butter. Stir frequently. The syrup mixture will become a golden color and very thick, about 20 minutes. The thermometer should read 280 degrees.
Add peanuts and stir constantly until the thermometer reads 305 degrees.
Remove your saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla.
Carefully spoon the hot mixture into your prepared pan. Allow to cool on your counter. Remove bites from the pan and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage directions: Store the peanut brittle bites in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.

Purchase a candy thermometer: This is essential in candy making. Allowing the ingredients to reach the correct temperature will result in the most successful result.

Cool completely. You must let the peanut brittle cool before handling it. This ensures it is fully set and won’t burn you.

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