Grandma’S Christmas Brittle

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Servings: 30 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy, golden peanut brittle with a delicate honeycomb texture, perfect for holiday gifting.
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This classic Grandmas Christmas Brittle is a timeless holiday treat known for its satisfying crunch and rich, buttery flavor. Made with a simple syrup of sugar, corn syrup, and water, the mixture is cooked to a precise temperature before being whipped up with baking soda to create a light, airy structure. Dry-roasted peanuts add a savory depth that perfectly balances the intense sweetness. The result is a brittle that shatters beautifully into golden shards, offering a delightful contrast between the crisp candy shell and the nutty interior. It is an ideal addition to holiday cookie platters, festive gift boxes, or simply enjoyed as a nostalgic snack with a cup of coffee. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe brings warm, homemade charm to your holiday celebrations.

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Grandma’S Christmas Brittle

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 30 Calories: 888.4

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This classic Grandmas Christmas Brittle is a timeless holiday treat known for its satisfying crunch and rich, buttery flavor. Made with a simple syrup of sugar, corn syrup, and water, the mixture is cooked to a precise temperature before being whipped up with baking soda to create a light, airy structure. Dry-roasted peanuts add a savory depth that perfectly balances the intense sweetness. The result is a brittle that shatters beautifully into golden shards, offering a delightful contrast between the crisp candy shell and the nutty interior. It is an ideal addition to holiday cookie platters, festive gift boxes, or simply enjoyed as a nostalgic snack with a cup of coffee. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe brings warm, homemade charm to your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grease two large cookie sheets and keep them warm in a 200F (93C) oven.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup of water.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture dissolves and begins to boil.
  4. Attach a candy thermometer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (240F (116C)).
  5. Stir in the butter, salt, and peanuts.
  6. Continue heating and stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300F (149C)).
  7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon of water, and vanilla extract.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
  9. Quickly stir in the baking soda mixture; the brittle will bubble up significantly.
  10. Immediately pour half of the mixture onto each warm cookie sheet.
  11. Using a buttered metal spatula, quickly spread the brittle to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  12. Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature until hard.
  13. Break the brittle into irregular pieces once fully cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 888.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 4975.4mg208%
Total Carbohydrate 201.9g68%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 189.6g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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