How to Make Hot Cinnamon Peanut Brittle - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet, nutty flavor of homemade peanut brittle. And when you add a hint of spicy cinnamon to the mix, you get a treat that's truly addictive. This Hot Cinnamon Peanut Brittle recipe takes the classic candy to a whole new level of deliciousness, with a perfect balance of heat and sweetness that will keep you coming back for more.

Making peanut brittle at home may seem daunting, but with a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a mout...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 22 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pounds

  • In a glass bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly blended. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Slowly stir in the butter, and microwave an additional 30 seconds.
  • Very carefully remove bowl from the microwave as the contents will be extremely hot. Gently stir in baking soda until mixture becomes light and foamy. Turn batter out onto a lightly oiled cookie sheet, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Allow brittle to cool for 1 hour, then break into pieces.
  • Nutrition

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 61mg