CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CANDY

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Anyone who likes peanuts will love this sweet treat that's packed full of them. After breaking the pan of cooled candy into pieces, I finish with a simple but festive drizzle of melted chocolate.-Connie Pietila, Houghton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups salted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with butter; set aside. Combine the peanut butter, peanuts and vanilla; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Immediately stir in peanut butter mixture and baking soda. Spread into prepared pan. Cool completely., Break candy into pieces. Melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Peter Hoefler
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This candy is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


benedict abel
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This candy is the perfect gift for any occasion. It's homemade, delicious, and everyone loves it.


Asare Frank
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover peanut butter.


Bullet Nasim
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This candy is so addictive! I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


faith calos
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I loved this candy. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Binita Malla
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This candy is the perfect treat for any occasion. It's sweet, salty, and crunchy. What more could you ask for?


Mahama Ernest
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can customize it to your liking.


Sss Lll
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This candy is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Madman77718
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I've never made candy before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Tolani Olugbile
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making this candy again and again.


Javaid Bashir
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I made this candy for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Manii Rajput
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This is the best peanut butter candy I've ever had. It's so addictive, I can't stop eating it!


Glenn Mckenzie
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I used dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate and it turned out amazing! I also added some chopped peanuts for extra crunch.


Brooklyn Prewitt
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The candy turned out exactly as pictured. It's so crunchy and delicious.


funny Orakzai
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this candy without any problems.


Tahir Hanif
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This peanut butter candy is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.