It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! -Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°. Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 teaspoon butter; place in oven to warm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently and brushing sides of pan as needed., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour onto prepared pans, spreading to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Bilal Said
[email protected]I love this brittle! It's the perfect treat for any occasion.
Rufus Elizabeth
[email protected]This is the best brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.
ariyannah Williams
[email protected]I made this brittle for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
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[email protected]This brittle is delicious! The cinnamon and almond flavors are perfect together. It's also very easy to make.
Wiki 571
[email protected]I love this brittle! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. I also love that it's so easy to make.
Kathy Castro
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.
Umar Zaib
[email protected]This brittle is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. It's the perfect last-minute dessert.
Mian khurram Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good! The cinnamon and almond flavors are perfect together.
Md Morjur
[email protected]This is the best brittle I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Flower Heaven Decor
[email protected]I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so addictive, I could barely stop eating it.
Leya Jones
[email protected]This cinnamon almond brittle is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and crunchy. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again and again.