Grandma's Christmas Brittle Recipe

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Grandma's Christmas Brittle Recipe
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  1. Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 123.52 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.02g 5%
Cholesterol 6.1mg 2%
Sodium 217.05mg 9%
Potassium 9.92mg 0%
Total Carbs 24.95g 8%
Sugars 24.23g 97%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 0.27g 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 4.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 282.44 Kcal (1183 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.91g 5%
Cholesterol 13.95mg 2%
Sodium 496.33mg 9%
Potassium 22.69mg 0%
Total Carbs 57.04g 8%
Sugars 55.41g 97%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 1%
Protein 0.62g 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 9.8mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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