Cinnamon Walnut Brittle Recipe

Cinnamon Walnut Brittle Recipe
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100% would make again

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.

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  • 36 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 3/4 pound.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 57 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 42 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Cinnamon Walnut Brittle published in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p25

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Cinnamon Walnut Brittle Recipe

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Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Ultrachick91

This was soooo easy & delicious! Everyone who has tried it can't stop eating it :) I'm just about to make a couple batches for Christmas gifts!

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