It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! -Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°. Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 teaspoon butter; place in oven to warm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently and brushing sides of pan as needed., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour onto prepared pans, spreading to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Boos Aston
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and so delicious.
moon light
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Supriya Pradhan
[email protected]I've tried several cinnamon almond brittle recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Peter Ndhlovu
[email protected]This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
alexander pedroza
[email protected]I love the combination of cinnamon and almonds in this brittle. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Raja sh0ban
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Chandan Kumar Kushwaha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my friends and family.
xxxtentacion letsgoo
[email protected]This was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.
Cassandra Malone
[email protected]OMG!! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I just made it and it turned out so well.
MBilalkhqn Lashari
[email protected]I've never had cinnamon almond brittle before, but it looks so good. I can't wait to try it!
Makhmed Amangul
[email protected]This looks like my kind of snack. I love crunchy brittle and I bet the cinnamon and almond flavor is delicious.
Amarillo Doe
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I think I'll give it a try!
sahli abdelaziz
[email protected]This looks amazing! I love cinnamon and almonds, so this is the perfect treat for me. I'm going to try it out this weekend.
Md Moktar
[email protected]I made this last night and it turned out great! I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar got to the right temperature. I also added 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract. Will definitely make again!
Milagros Luna
[email protected]This was so yummy couldn't stop eating it! Will definitely make it again!
AH Rajput
[email protected]This was absolutely the BEST cinnamon brittle I’ve ever made…and I’ve made a lot of brittle! I can’t wait to experiment with other flavors.