Peanut Brittle

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AmountIngredient
Granulated Sugar
Water
Glucose Syrup
Salted Peanutsroasted
Unsalted Butter
Vanilla Extract1½ t
Baking Soda1 t
Scaled ingredient total1,346 g

Prep Method 6

  1. 1.In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  2. 2.Add the glucose and continue cooking to 275°F (135°C), without stirring.
  3. 3.Add the peanuts and cook to 308°F (153°C) over moderate heat, stirring continuously.
  4. 4.Off the heat, stir in the butter and extract.
  5. 5.Add the baking soda, stirring well to incorporate.
  6. 6.Pour the mixture onto a silicone baking mat and spread with an oiled spatula.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Granulated Sugar$0.573
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Glucose SyrupThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Salted PeanutsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Unsalted Butter$0.2024
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Vanilla ExtractThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Baking SodaThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Total Yield1,346 g
Total Cost$0.7754
Cost Per G:$0.0006
Cost Per Serving$0.7754

Partial estimate; unpriced ingredients are excluded. 32% of ingredient weight is priced.

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  • Water: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Glucose Syrup: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Salted Peanuts: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Vanilla Extract: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Baking Soda: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition label

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Serving size1 servings per scaled recipe · 1346 g each
Ingredient nutritional data4 of 7 connected
!Salted PeanutsAdd nutritional data454 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated395 g›!Glucose SyrupAdd nutritional data285 g›!WaterAdd nutritional data170 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted30 g›✓Vanilla ExtractVanilla extract7 g›✓Baking SodaLeavening agents, baking soda5 g›

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per scaled recipe

Serving size1 serving (1346 g)

Amount per serving

Calories1540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g
33%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 1380mg
60%
Total Carbohydrate 394g
143%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars <1g
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 32% mapped. Scaled batch: 1541 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: one 16 x 24-inch sheet