Golden Buttery Peanut Brittle

Peanut brittle makes the perfect gift for a friend. Package this peanut brittle in a decorative glass jar, tin or gift box and add a holiday decoration or bow on top.

5 min. prep time
1:10 total time

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 cup Land O Lakes\xae Butter, cut into chunks
2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. Set aside two baking sheets

2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8-12 minutes.

3. Add butter, continue cooking, stir occasionally for 15 -25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 250\xb0F

4. Stir in peanuts, continue cooking for 10-12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 305\xb0F. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda.

5. Pour mixture onto cooking sheets, spread to 1/4 thickness. Cool completely.

6. Breaking into pieces and store in container.

7. Enjoy!