BRITTLE WITH MIXED NUTS

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Nut fanciers have a lot to love about this irresistible brittle. The variety of nuts is what makes it do different. It's one of the first sweet treats to appear on my Christmas candy tray...and also the first to disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts without peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter a baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons of butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally. , Add nuts; cook and stir until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and remaining butter. Add baking soda and stir vigorously. , Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

Dabon Mike
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I highly recommend this brittle recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit!


Sam Reda
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This brittle is the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.


Awan Club
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This brittle is so good, I could eat it every day.


Rashiid Adem
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I love the combination of nuts in this brittle. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Ngcebo Dlamini
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This brittle is the perfect gift for friends and family.


Gideon Kipkoech
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I've never made brittle before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Imran Chachu
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This is the best brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Reece Mends
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


William Rafter
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


H/B Writer
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This brittle is delicious! The mixed nuts add a great flavor and texture.


Tahir Jani
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I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect sweet and salty snack.


Shoail Malakzai
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This brittle was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used a mix of pecans, almonds, and walnuts, and it was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.