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Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her make this brittle is one of my favorite memories, and I'm glad I can pass on this delicious recipe.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 ounce) equals 292 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Grandma's Christmas Brittle in Country Woman November/December 1992, p38
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by Helenw7olf
Made this twice everyone like it.
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by dianeak
This was my first time making peanut brittle - it turned out wonderful! Taste is excellent. I can't wait to give this brittle as gifts to family and friends.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by idalagreca
Made this yesterday and it came out great! I did not have a candy thermometer so I googled how to make candy with out a thermometer and it came out perfect, family and friends were impressed.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by mugscie
The best Peanut Brittle I ever made. Do not add extra butter as I did by mistake the first time I made it. Read the recipe wrong. Candy ended up with a funny texture and didn't really harden. Recipe is great as is.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by langang
My first time making any candy. It was a long time to stir, but it turned out looking better than the picture and tasted so good.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by twodogs16
It needs more of something. Maybe butter.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by Coryskitchen
I made this delicious candy as a birthday treat for my grandpa. He loved it! Easy and tasty. Ty for sharing. :)
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by drmurphy
This is the best Peanut Brittle ever! done!!!
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by 2wilsons
This is my first time for making Peanut Brittle and I really must say, this recipe is to DIE for. It did take a while to get to the correct temp. of 300 degrees, but so much worth the wait. I did use Planters cocktail peanuts instead of the Dry Roasted peanuts and left out the salt. This Peanut Brittle is sooooooooooo delicious. You really should try this recipe. Yummy-Yum-Yum
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by dehsmom
This is the first time I ever made peanut brittle, and it is delicious. I agree that it takes a lot longer to reach the temperatures needed. Worth the time and effort though!
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by sunflower_4u44
thank you for this recipe! it turned out wonderful! i used almonds instead of peanuts and my husband and I LOVED it@
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by sarabault
This took us much longer than 15 minutes cooking time. More like 30+ minutes. But results were EXCELLENT!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by happy chef
I'm at 9,000 feet and it will not work, any advice from anyone?
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by charmeier
This is the first time I have made peanut brittle and it turned out great. The preparation time took quite a bit longer, a long time stirring and waiting for it to reach the proper temp., but well worth it
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by Kris Countryman
This is the best peanut brittle I have ever made. It did take me longer than 15 minutes to prepare but it was worth it.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by candycel
My grown daughter was hesitant to try any recipe with a candy thermometer but it's so easy! We love it and now it is on our annual Christmas baking list.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by Anonymous
I love this quick and easy recipe!!! It has to be one of the best. I highly suggest this recipe. First time? Look no further! You have found what you need. My kids, husband and friends loved it!
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