Aunt Bill’s Famous Peanut & Pecan Candy
Make the best old-fashioned peanut and pecan brittle with this easy Southern candy recipe! Rich with butter, roasted nuts, caramel flavor, and a perfect crunch, this homemade Christmas candy is ideal for gifting, holidays, and nostalgic treats.
Benefits:
Packed with heart-healthy peanuts and pecans
Perfect holiday candy recipe for gifting
Easy 20-minute homemade brittle
Uses everyday ingredients great for beginner candy makers
A classic Southern dessert recipe loved for generations
Crunchy, buttery, sweet better than store-bought candy
Ingredients for Peanut & Pecan Brittle:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
How to Make Homemade Peanut & Pecan Brittle:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup; stir and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
Add the roasted peanuts and chopped pecans; coat well.
Spread mixture evenly onto the baking sheet.
Cool for 1–2 hours until fully hardened, then break into pieces.
Store in an airtight container.
Time + Nutrition:
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 12
Approx. 250 kcal per serving
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