Best 9 Cinnamon Walnut Brittle Recipes

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Are you looking for a treat that combines sweetness, nutty flavor, and a satisfying crunch? If so, cinnamon walnut brittle is the perfect recipe for you. This classic confection is made with a combination of sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract, and then flavored with cinnamon and walnuts. The result is a brittle that is both delicious and visually appealing, making it a great gift or dessert for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON-SUGARED WALNUTS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups walnut pieces
Canola oil, for coating the foil
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the walnuts out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl. Lightly coat the aluminum foil with canola oil.
  • In a second bowl, combine the corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine, breaking up any lumps of cinnamon. Add the walnuts and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour the walnuts onto the oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, until the walnuts are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Sprinkle over desserts, or serve with cheese or as a snack.

CINNAMON PEANUT BRITTLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 25 to 35 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups roasted salted peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar and corn syrup in a medium-size heavy saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil over medium heat. After it boils, stir the mixture occasionally. Boil the mixture until it reaches 340 degrees F. The color should be deep golden brown. Remove from the heat and, working quickly, stir in the cinnamon with a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter until melted, then the peanuts and baking soda.
  • Pour the mixture onto the oiled cookie sheet with sides and spread it out a bit with the back of a wooden spoon, to about 1/4-inch thickness (it may not fill the whole pan). Let harden, uncovered, in a cool place, 30 to 45 minutes. (To wash the saucepan, soak it overnight.)
  • Using your hands, and wearing cotton or plastic gloves if desired to keep off any fingerprints, break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

GRANDMA MYRNA'S HONEY-WALNUT BRITTLE



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After several failed attempts at making homemade brittle, I finally got some sense and called my Grandma Myrna! She gave me this recipe for brittle made in the microwave, and I had instant success! The best tips she gave were to 'work quickly, have everything pre-measured out, and for goodness' sake, don't burn yourself!'

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheet
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a large baking sheet with butter.
  • Mix sugar and honey together in a large microwave-safe glass bowl; mixture will be very thick. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Stir, and cook 1 minute more. Stir mixture again, and cook until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved, an additional 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
  • Stir walnuts into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Microwave until mixture is caramel in color, an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Carefully remove bowl from microwave, and quickly stir in baking soda until incorporated. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered cookie sheet. Allow to cool until brittle is set, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

CINNAMON PEANUT BRITTLE



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I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked for more. It has a lovely glossy look and the cinnamon is a delightful surprise. You've got to try this peanut butter brittle recipe. -Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds (20 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Heat 2-1/4 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts, butter and cinnamon. , Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot), 20-30 seconds. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. , Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CINNAMON WALNUT BRITTLE



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Seasoned with cinnamon, this spicy brittle is a great gift or family snack to munch while watching Christmas movies. Best of all, it goes together quick as a wink in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a baking sheet; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook, uncovered, on high 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the walnuts, butter and cinnamon. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes longer or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). , Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CINNAMON WALNUT BRITTLE



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Made this at christmas and it didn't last i had to make 4 times lol enjoy!!

Provided by stephanie jennings

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1 c chopped walnuts
1 tsp butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a baking sheet; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook, uncovered, on high 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the walnuts, butter and cinnamon
  • 2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes longer or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot).
  • 3. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool; break into pieces

HOT CINNAMON PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is a peanut brittle I concocted from several different recipes I have seen and used for peanut brittle over the years. It's a fun twist on the standard brittle and tastes like a mix between hot cinnamon candies and peanut brittle.

Provided by David

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a glass bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly blended. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Slowly stir in the butter, and microwave an additional 30 seconds.
  • Very carefully remove bowl from the microwave as the contents will be extremely hot. Gently stir in baking soda until mixture becomes light and foamy. Turn batter out onto a lightly oiled cookie sheet, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Allow brittle to cool for 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 87.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

CINNAMON PEANUT BRITTLE



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I got this recipe from the Food TV network - it's delicious! I make to give as gifts for Christmas.

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups peanuts (roasted, salted)
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar and corn syrup in a medium-size heavy saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat. After it boils, stir the mixture occasionally. Boil the mixture until it reaches 340°. The color should be deep golden brown.
  • Remove from the heat and, working quickly, stir in the cinnamon with a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter until melted, then the peanuts and baking soda.
  • Pour the mixture onto an oiled cookie sheet with sides and spread it out a bit with the back of a wooden spoon, to about 1/4-inch thickness (it may not fill the whole pan).
  • Let harden, uncovered, in a cool place, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Once cool, break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 76.5, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.1, Protein 3.8

CASHEW-CINNAMON BRITTLE



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Make and share this Cashew-Cinnamon Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cooker2K

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 2 lbs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups roasted salted cashew nuts (if using unsalted cashew nuts, add 1/8 tsp. salt with the sugar)
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Using butter, generously grease a sheet pan (preferably one with sides), at least 11 x 17 inches (or use a SILPAT®).
  • Mix together cinnamon and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat. Using a candy thermometer to test it, boil the mixture until it reaches 350°F
  • Remove from the heat and, working quickly, whisk in the cinnamon and baking soda mixture, butter and cashews.
  • Pour the mixture onto the oiled pan and spread it out a bit with buttered metal spoon or a wooden spoon to about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Don't spread it too thin. Let cool and harden, uncovered, 30-45 minutes. Using your hands, break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  • Tip: To wash the saucepan, fill it with water and let it soak overnight.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the saucepan at the same time: This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Stir the mixture constantly: This will help to prevent the sugar from burning and to ensure that the brittle cooks evenly.
  • Be patient: It will take several minutes for the sugar to melt and turn golden brown.
  • Add the walnuts and cinnamon: Once the sugar has turned golden brown, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the walnuts and cinnamon.
  • Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet: Spread the mixture out evenly and let it cool completely.
  • Break the brittle into pieces: Once the brittle has cooled, break it into pieces and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Cinnamon walnut brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and nutty flavor, this brittle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cinnamon walnut brittle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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