Peanut Honey Toffee

By
Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 06/2/22
Peanut Honey Toffee
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Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 60 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
288 Calories
13g Fat
42g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 18
Amount per serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Protein 6g
Calcium 22mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This toffee recipe, featuring honey, peanut butter, and whole peanuts, is a delicious twist on an old favorite. The honey adds a slight chewiness and a subtle note of sweetness to the double peanut flavor. A good candy thermometer is essential to this recipe. Be sure to stir constantly and monitor the temperature the whole time, since candy can quickly become burned at high temperatures.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups shelled and roasted peanuts
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil that extends over the edges, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan.

  3. Stir until the sugar is entirely moistened, then add the honey, corn syrup and salt.

  4. Cook the candy over medium-high heat until it reaches 225 F on a candy thermometer.

  5. At this point, add the peanuts and stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 290 F.

  6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, baking soda, and peanut butter.

  7. Mix until well-combined, and then pour onto the prepared pan.

  8. Spread the candy as thin as possible with a spatula or spoon and allow it to set at room temperature.

  9. Once it is entirely cool, break it into small pieces to serve.

  10. Store the brittle in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature.