CINNAMON ALMOND BRITTLE

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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

1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Boos Aston
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and so delicious.


moon light
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Supriya Pradhan
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I've tried several cinnamon almond brittle recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Peter Ndhlovu
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


alexander pedroza
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I love the combination of cinnamon and almonds in this brittle. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Raja sh0ban
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Chandan Kumar Kushwaha
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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
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This was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Cassandra Malone
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OMG!! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I just made it and it turned out so well.


MBilalkhqn Lashari
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I've never had cinnamon almond brittle before, but it looks so good. I can't wait to try it!


Makhmed Amangul
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This looks like my kind of snack. I love crunchy brittle and I bet the cinnamon and almond flavor is delicious.


Amarillo Doe
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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
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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
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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
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This was so yummy couldn't stop eating it! Will definitely make it again!


AH Rajput
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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.