Peanut Brittle: 10 Irresistible Recipes for Sweet Treats

This peanut brittle recipe combines crunchy, sweet, and salty flavors, resembling the center of a Butterfinger.

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Prepare the pan: Grease a half sheet baking pan with softened butter.
Prep the peanut butter: Heat 2 cups of creamy peanut butter in the microwave until liquid.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Add 2 cups granulated sugar to the center of the pot.
Add 1 cup light corn syrup to the pot.
Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
Set the pot on medium low heat and stir with a wooden spoon.
Let the mixture heat for about 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
Bring to a boil and let it boil without stirring until it reaches 300 degrees F.
Add the warmed peanut butter and stir.
Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and stir.
Quickly add 2 cups dry roasted peanuts and stir.
Add 1 tablespoon baking soda and stir quickly.
Pour the mixture onto the buttered pan and spread it out.
Let cool for 3 hours or overnight.
Break the brittle into pieces.
Store covered on the counter.
For freezing, layer in a ziplock bag with parchment paper in between.