Quick and Easy Peanut Brittle

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This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup shelled peanuts

Directions

  1. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

  3. Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 49mg 1%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.