Homemade Peanut Brittle – This easy, crunchy, buttery, slightly salty treat is a foolproof recipe that comes out delicious every single time!
This would be perfect on a cookie platter for the holidays. It’s great for cookie platters because it can be made ahead of time. Peanut brittle also doesn’t go bad as fast a cookies do! So your friends won’t feel like they have to eat it all the day you drop it off.
It stays good for 6-8 weeks if you store it in an airtight container! Don’t put it in the refrigerator. You should keep it on the counter or in the pantry. Refrigerating will cause the brittle to soften.
Baking soda creates air bubbles in the brittle. It’s what makes it crunchy!
This happens when the mixture doesn’t reach the cracking temperature. I highly recommend using a candy thermometer. It makes the whole process so exact and easy.
My go cookies for cookie boxes is:
1. Cut-out sugar cookies
2. Chocolate crinkle cookies
3. Pretzel M&M hugs (you can make the day before!)
4. Rice Krispie treats (you can make thees the day before too!)