Traditional Vegan Peanut Brittle
This classic holiday candy is quick and easy to make and does not require refrigeration, making it perfect for gifting.
There is just something about the rich and buttery, salty and sweet flavor combination of old-fashioned peanut brittle that says Christmas to me.
I have been using this same recipe every Christmas season for years.
This peanut brittle is a definite family favorite!
Ingredients for Traditional Vegan Peanut Brittle:
- granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- sea salt
- water
- lightly salted peanuts
- vegan butter
- baking soda
How to make Traditional Vegan Peanut Brittle:
Preheat oven to 170 degrees F.
Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set cookie sheet in oven to keep warm. (This will make spreading the candy easier!)
Into a large saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir continuously for 3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
Add peanuts and continue stirring until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees F.
Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter and baking soda then immediately pour entire mixture onto cookie sheet. Use a buttered spatula to help spread the mixture into an even layer.
Allow to cool completely then gently lift peanut brittle from the cookie sheet and use your hands to snap the candy into pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
More favorite holiday recipes:
Vegan Cranberry and Orange Cookies – Perfectly soft with just the right combination of citrusy, sweet, and tart, these easy-to-make drop cookies are just the thing to complete your holiday dessert table!
Vegan Cranberry and Orange Cookies
Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness, and the sprinkling of sea salt as they come out of the oven really puts these cookies over the top.
Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies – This vegan version of the old school classic makes for an indulgent comfort snack or easy no-fuss dessert!
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Cheers!
Traditional Vegan Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup lightly salted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter softened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees F.
- Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set cookie sheet in oven to keep warm.
- Into a large saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir continuously for 3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
- Add peanuts and continue stirring until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees F.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter and baking soda then immediately pour entire mixture onto cookie sheet. Use a buttered spatula to help spread the mixture into an even layer.
- Allow to cool completely then gently lift peanut brittle from the cookie sheet and use your hands to snap the candy into pieces.
Natalia
This Vegan Peanut Brittle looks so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
Chantry
YES! I have been looking for a good peanut brittle recipe for my husband. It’s his favorite Christmas treat. Thank you!
Emily
This holiday classic was so delicious and easy to make, we’re going to make more to give as gifts! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Kayla DiMaggio
This vegan peanut brittle is so delicious! I love how crispy and crunchy it is! I served to my dad who is the farthest thing from a vegan and he couldn’t tell a difference!
Joshua
Your recipe made my first time making peanut brittle a success! It was so simple to make and came out so tasty. I have to remind myself to save some for later and not eat it all at once!
Anaiah
This was such an easy vegan peanut brittle recipe. It’s delicious! I’ll be making an extra batch to give to friends and coworkers!
Natalie
This is so simple and looks delicious. I bet my son would love to snack this. I just saved the recipe. Thanks!
Tina
It tastes a bit bland. The texture is right, but it almost feels like it’s missing something, I’m thinking it probably needs vanilla. Not bad, but I’ll have to try it again with vanilla to see if it makes a difference.
thiswifecooks
Hi Tina ~ I’m glad the brittle turned out well! Sounds like a little touch of vanilla is just the right tweak to suit your taste.😊