Easy Peanut Butter Candy Recipe
This page shares three easy, old-fashioned candy recipes: creamy Peanut Butter Candy, crunchy Peanut Brittle, and no-bake style Chinese Noodle Candy made with melted chips, peanuts, and crunchy noodles.
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Peanut Butter Candy
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 - 12 oz jar peanut butter
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Boil the butter, sugar and milk together for 12 minutes, stirring constantly. This will foam up and also will burn on bottom of pan quickly. After boiling together for 12 minutes, take off stove and add the peanut butter, stirring until well dissolved. Then add the vanilla and the jar marshmallow cream. Stir well. Place in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cool. This burns on bottom of the pan quickly, so watch it. Makes a lot.
Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups peanuts (raw/unroasted)
1 tbsp margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Boil together margarine, sugar, syrup, and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Add peanuts. Boil to 296°F on a candy thermometer or until golden brown. Remove from stove and stir in baking soda (it will foam). Pour onto a well-greased cookie sheet. When cool, break into pieces. Makes about 1 lb.
Chinese Noodle Candy
Ingredients
1 small package semi-sweet chocolate chips1 small package butterscotch chips
1 large can peanuts
1 large can Chinese noodles
Instructions
Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Mix in peanuts and noodles, stirring until well coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet (or wax paper) and let cool until set. Makes about two dozen.
FAQ
Do I need a candy thermometer for peanut brittle?
A thermometer helps (296°F is the hard-crack stage), but you can also cook until the mixture turns a deep golden brown.
Why does peanut butter candy burn so easily?
Boiled sugar mixtures can scorch quickly, so stir constantly and use medium-low heat if needed.
How should I store these candies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Separate layers with wax paper to prevent sticking.
Can I swap the peanuts for other nuts?
Yes. Almonds, cashews, or mixed nuts work well in brittle and the noodle candy.