Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

I made this as the recipe said and it was delicious! I also too the advice from another reviewer and kept the pan in the oven, just to keep it warm. The brittle spread very easily with no mess. I will definitely make this again. I think I may buy a Candy thermometer that hooks to the pan for the next time.

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classy

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2012

Hopefully the third time will be the charm. I made two batches that did not turn out whatsoever. They never got hard or a good color. Have never made this before so it was a stab in the dark, also I didn't have a candy thermometer. BUT I WAS JONSE'IN FOR BRITTLE! Pretty sure I got a winner this time, stirred for 12-14 minutes, thats the trick. I'll let ya know how yummy it is. Thanks for sharing. UPDATE: Ok, they're done, one outside for a few minutes and one straight into the fridge for a few. The first batch I did was good, hard and crunchy with a little stick to the teeth going on. Batch 2 OMG!!!! This batch I let get a little darker carmel color while still on the stove. Was a little faster with the soda and butter, mixed up quick and poured onto sheet. WOW!!!! Finished product is a little darker than batch 1 and 1000 times better!!!! Dinner is served!

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Shannonhb

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hermosa Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

I've never made brittle before, but I was able to figure this recipe out and it came out very yummy! It was a little stressful, maybe just because it was my first time, but I followed the directions exactly and everything worked well.

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StacyLee

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

This is great! First time ever making peanut brittle and it turned out GREAT! I used 2.25 cups of peanuts and still could have used a few more nuts! Also, I had the cookie sheet warming in the oven, and then when I had it spread out, I put it back into the oven to let it smooth out even more!

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samspam

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2012

Had to make it a second time to get it right. Didn't have a thermometer so you have cook the candy until it drizzle off the spoon. Drizzle a little off the spoon into some ice water and its HARD then its ready. I must admit the first batch I used roasted peanuts and when I did the ice water test it, it looked hard but was kind of soft to the touch. hen it cooled, I microwaved it for about 3 minutes then put it back in the fridge. When I tried it, it tasted exactly like a payday candy bar or a snickers without the chocolate so it was still good.

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chris_G

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2012

Delicious! Great recipe, the perfect amount of peanuts. Love it and have added it to my recipe box to keep!

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Judy M.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

This recipe was amazing. Tasted delicious and just like the kind you buy in candy stores! My family LOVED it! Thanks!

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Lukiesmom

Home Town: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

Living In: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I have never made Peanut brittle before. This was an interesting experience. I used 1 1/2 cups of unsalted roasted peanuts instead of just 1 cup of regular. I also added about a teaspoon of real vanilla. Also, I did half white sugar and half dark brown for extra favor. It turned out great. My wife could not stop eating it. It was not too hard. I was very impressed. I waited until the temp hit about 200 to 250 before adding the peanuts because I was a fit apprehensive of burning the nuts. Seemed to work very well

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Phillip

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

I have never made peanut brittle before and was a little nervous about making it as I have had some candy disasters before. But I shouldn't have worried because this recipe made the best peanut brittle ever! Following the advice of some reviewers I didn't put the peanuts in until around 250 degrees because I didn't want them to burn and I also added a 1/2 tsp of vanilla along with the butter and baking soda after removing it from the heat. These changes made a wonderful tasting brittle that is as good or better than any I have tasted before!!

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hansston

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

This is a pretty good recipe, but I have to admit, I didn't follow it to a T. First of all, I didn't have raw peanuts on hand, so I added them just as the caramel browned perfectly, instead of at the beginning. I also don't have a thermometer, but once you've made a handful of brittles you kind of figure it out. Also, instead of adding the 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the caramel, I added 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the peanuts along with a generous pinch of cayenne and shook them in a container. (I don't trust too many ingredients in a pot with caramel--sugar gets jealous and crystallizes the whole darn pot.)

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