Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!
Original recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups peanuts, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
8 mins
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READY IN
18 mins
Directions
- Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
- Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
- Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 439 kcal
Carbohydrates: 62.3 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 8.7 g
Sodium: 537 mg