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.

 
With a candy thermometer, this recipe is easy to make. And it’s quick too. It can be entirely made in under 20 minutes.
What you’ll need to make this recipe:

Candy Thermometer. There are two important temperatures to look for. When the mixture reaches 270 degrees, you’ll stir in the peanuts. When it gets to 300 degrees, you’ll remove it from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. As long as you watch the temperature carefully, your brittle will turn out perfectly.
A heavy-bottomed saucepan. It will allow for even cooking and keep the mixture from burning. Parchment Paper or a Nonstick Baking Mat. DO NOT use wax paper. The wax will melt and stick to the peanut brittle.

 
Bourbon Peanut Brittle Recipe Tips:

Get all the ingredients measured out and ready to go.
Don’t forget the baking soda. It adds lots of bubbles to the brittle and gives it a lighter, brittle-like texture that makes it easier to bite into. The mixture will foam when you add the baking soda. This is normal. Immediately after stirring it in, pour the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
You can sprinkle sea salt on the brittle when you spread it out, but if you use fully salted peanuts, you don’t really need it.
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