Butter Toffee Peanuts Recipe
Today, I'm excited to share a mouthwatering recipe for butter toffee peanuts, a delightful treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Candy thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 cups of roasted peanuts
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions
- Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, water, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
- Once the mixture is smooth, insert a candy thermometer and bring it to a boil. Continue to cook until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
- Add the roasted peanuts and stir vigorously, ensuring all the peanuts are coated with the toffee mixture.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a wooden spoon to spread it out evenly. Allow it to cool and harden for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the toffee has completely cooled, break it into bite-sized pieces.