This crunchy Bourbon Peanut Brittle is flavored with a hint of bourbon. It's a delicious sweet and salty snack and makes a great addition to the holiday cookie tray.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper.
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar, corn syrup and bourbon.
Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a mixture reaches 270 degrees on a candy thermometer. (Fix the thermometer to the side of the saucepan.)
When temperature reaches 270, immediately stir in the peanuts.
Cook, stirring frequently, until temperature reaches 300.
Remove saucepan from heat and immediately stir in butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
Quickly pour onto the prepared baking sheet and use an offset spatula to spread it in a thin layer.
Let cool completely and then break into pieces.
Notes
Will keep in an airtight conatiner at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks.Makes about an 11 by 8-inch piece of brittle.