Amish Style Peanut Brittle
Homemade peanut brittle is the best to have as a quick snack and great to give as a gift. Made with simple ingredients, this sweet and crunchy treat is a favorite among kids and adults. Make Amish Style Peanut Brittle for your friends and family. It's peanutty delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package of raw peanuts
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white Karo syrup, or corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda, sifted
Instructions
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Prep and grease a butteres cookie sheet.
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Dissolve sugar with water and syrup in a large skillet. Cook until mixture spins a thread.
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Add peanuts, salt and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until a dark golden brown (about ten minutes).
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Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda. Stir quickly and thoroughly.
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Pour on lightly greased cookie sheets. Spread very thinly with heavy wooden spoon. Make sure to work quickly so nothing hardens before you want it to.
- When cool, break into pieces.