Description
A crunchy, sweet treat that combines roasted peanuts and caramelized sugar for a delightful snack or gift. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup, stirring continuously until bubbly and golden brown.
- Add butter, mixing until melted, then stir in peanuts to coat evenly.
- Cook while stirring until the mixture reaches a deep amber color (about 300°F).
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in baking soda and salt; expect bubbling.
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly before it cools.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg