January 26. National Peanut brittle day and National Pistachio day.

Brittle is hard candy that is cooked and then broken into flat pieces. It usually has nuts like peanuts, almonds, pecans, etc. Today is not only peanut brittle day, but also pistachio day. So what did I do? Well, I got some pistachios and made peanut-pistachio brittle!


Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup peanuts
* I actually used 1/2 c peanuts and 1/2 c pistachios
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tsp baking soda

you need:
- candy thermometer
- greased pan

Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a small sauce pan.

Bring it to a boil and then add the nuts.

I usually just use regular peanuts, but since it's also pistachio day, I used half peanuts and half pistachios.

Watch it carefully to make sure you don't burn the sugar and the nuts.

When it reaches a temperature of 290 F, turn the heat off.

Quickly mix in your butter and baking soda, and then spread it out on your greased pan. 

I use a silicone mat, it's just better and way easier.

Break into small pieces and enjoy!!