Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

Name: Cinnamon Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 servings (1-1/4 pounds).
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

20 servings (1-1/4 pounds)

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022

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

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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 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.

Test Kitchen Tips

Unless otherwise specified, Taste of Home recipes are tested with lightly salted butter. Unsalted, or sweet, butter is sometimes used to achieve a buttery flavor, such as in shortbread cookies or buttercream frosting. In these recipes, added salt would detract from the buttery taste desired.

Cinnamon comes in two basic types: Ceylon and cassia. Ceylon cinnamon’s delicate, complex flavor is ideal for ice creams and simple sauces. The spicy, bolder cassia cinnamon (often labeled simply as cinnamon) is preferred for baking.

Need more peanut butter in your life? Try all of these creamy recipes.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 153 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

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