Cinnamon Peanut Brittle Recipe

Cinnamon Peanut Brittle Recipe
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66% would make again

I made this sweet and crunchy 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 appearance, is packed with peanuts and gets a different flavor from cinnamon. -Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio

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  • 10 Servings
  • Prep: 5 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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 for 20-30 seconds 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 a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 ounces) equals 296 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 274 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Cinnamon Peanut Brittle published in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p29

A true Christmas favorite, this easy recipe for peanut brittle is a sweet treat for your holiday guests.


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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by perojessica

I made this recipe several times over- I separated it into tins, and gave it away as a Christmas gift to friends and family...and it was a hit! It seems that homemade goodies are better than the store-bought gifts! I plan on making it again this year!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Cindi_D

My family loves this recipe. It has turned out perfect every time I've made it. It's a lot easier than the old fashioned stove-top kind. And being so easy we can have it any time we get hungry for peanut brittle, not just at Christmas!

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