Soft Peanut Brittle

Soft Peanut Brittle
One portion of this dish contains around 18g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 635 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up peanut brittle, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.Dissolve baking soda in water and set next to the stove.In a microwave-safe bowl or Pyrex measuring cup, heat the peanut butter for 30 seconds or until it is soft and warm.
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2
Add the vanilla to the peanut butter.
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3
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until a candy thermometer reads 275F. Lower heat to slightly, add butter and and peanuts and stir constantly over medium until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees.
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4
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture and softened peanut butter mixture.
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5
Pour candy onto prepared cookie sheet and spread as thinly as you can. If you have trouble spreading it, grab a second sheet of parchment paper or non-stick foil and press it down slightly. It should be no more than 1/2 inch thick, but preferably thinner.
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6
Sprinkle the finely chopped nuts over the top if desired.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings6
Health Score7
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