1. Use a candy thermometer The key to perfect peanut brittle is cooking the sugar to the right temperature. A candy thermometer ensures you hit that sweet spot—literally.

Our step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to make peanut brittle from scratch. There's no reason this holiday candy favorite has to be made only with peanuts. Our Test Kitchen updated the ...

One of the keys to success with this recipe is using a candy thermometer rather than guessing if the peanut brittle is ready by looking at it.

These fun and flavorful spins on a classic peanut brittle recipe will get you excited about making candy at home.

You might need some special equipment to make them. The peanut brittle and toffee must cook to high temperature to harden; this process requires a candy thermometer, which eliminates the guesswork.

One of the keys to success with this recipe is using a candy thermometer rather than guessing if the peanut brittle is ready by looking at it.

One of the keys to success with this recipe is using a candy thermometer rather than guessing if the peanut brittle is ready by looking at it. Another pro tip is to have all the ingredients ...

One of the keys to success with this recipe is using a candy thermometer rather than guessing if the peanut brittle is ready by looking at it.