Cinnamon Walnut Brittle

Name: Cinnamon Walnut Brittle
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3/4 pound.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

3/4 pound

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 57 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Cinnamon Walnut Brittle

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