A Better Brittle

Name: A Better Brittle
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Dry Roasted Peanuts; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup; 1 pinch Salt; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
1 pinch Salt
2 tablespoons Butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Directions

1

Grease a baking sheet. I use butter flavored crisco because, let's face it, everything is better with butter, this is no exception!
2

Combine the peanuts, syrup, sugar, and salt in a glass mixing bowl. MAKE SURE IT'S GLASS or the peanut mixture will not be the ONLY thing that's ooey gooey! Microwave on high for about 7 minutes until bubbly and golden-colored.
3

Add in the butter and vanilla, stir to combine and microwave an additional 3 minutes.
4

Stir in the baking soda to create a bubbly peanut concoction and quickly dump onto the greased pan. Spread out into a thin layer. Don't worry if it's not shaped perfectly...you're going to break it up anyways.
5

Let it set for at least 15 minutes. Break into pieces and enjoy.