National Peanut Brittle Day 2025
- Christy Lee
- Jan 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 20
Crunch Into National Peanut Brittle Day with This Easy Homemade Recipe! 🥜🍬
If you love a sweet, crunchy snack that melts in your mouth, then today is the perfect day to treat yourself—it’s National Peanut Brittle Day! 🎉 January 26th is all about celebrating this classic, old-fashioned candy that has been bringing smiles for generations.
Peanut brittle is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, with caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts creating an irresistible bite. It’s one of those treats that looks fancy but is surprisingly easy to make at home—and the best part? You don’t need expensive ingredients or special equipment to whip up a batch!
So, let’s celebrate today with a simple, budget-friendly peanut brittle recipe that you can make right in your kitchen.
Why We Love Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle has been around for ages, and for good reason!
🥜 It’s made with simple, affordable ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
🍬 It has the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that make it totally addictive.
🎁 It makes a great homemade gift—just wrap it up in a cute tin or bag, and you’ve got an easy DIY treat.
🥄 It’s fun to make! Watching sugar turn into golden caramel right before your eyes is like kitchen magic.
Now, let’s get into the good stuff—a quick and easy peanut brittle recipe that won’t break the bank!
Easy & Affordable Peanut Brittle Recipe
This classic peanut brittle recipe costs just a few dollars to make and yields a big batch of crunchy goodness!
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup (or honey as a substitute)
1/4 cup water
1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
A pinch of salt
Total Estimated Cost: Around $4 (Makes about 6-8 servings!)
Instructions:
Prep your pan – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter to prevent sticking.
Cook the sugar mixture – In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
Add the peanuts – Once the mixture starts bubbling, stir in the peanuts. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture turns a golden caramel color (about 10-15 minutes).
Stir in the magic ingredients – Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up slightly—this is normal! The baking soda helps create that light, airy crunch.
Spread & cool – Pour the hot mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and spread it out quickly with a spatula. Let it cool for about 30 minutes until fully hardened.
Break into pieces & enjoy! – Once set, break the brittle into chunks and dig in!
Chef's Tips: Fun Ways to Customize Your Peanut Brittle
Want to get creative? Try these tasty twists!
🍫 Chocolate Drizzle: Melt some chocolate and drizzle it over the brittle for an extra sweet touch.
🌶 Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy-sweet flavor.
🥥 Coconut Crunch: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the brittle before it sets.
🍯 Honey Roasted Flavor: Use honey instead of corn syrup for a deeper, richer taste.
Time to Crunch & Celebrate!
National Peanut Brittle Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy this classic treat, whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing it with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of sweet, crunchy goodness in no time!
So grab your peanuts, fire up the stove, and let’s get brittle-making!
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Happy National Peanut Brittle Day! 🥜🍬
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