Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe

Step 1

Grease a large cookie sheet (with sides). Set aside.

Step 2

In a 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking.

Step 4

Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F.

Step 5

Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet.

Step 6

Immediately spread it out on the cookie sheet. I just move the pan back and forth while it spreads.

Step 7

Let cool and then break apart into pieces.