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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

Name: Cinnamon Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 servings (1-1/4 pounds)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 2 cups salted peanuts; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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13 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio

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Updated on Jan. 05, 2024

I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked for more. It has a lovely glossy look and the cinnamon is a delightful surprise. You've got to try this peanut butter brittle recipe. —Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio

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Cinnamon comes in two basic types: Ceylon and cassia. Ceylon cinnamon’s delicate, complex flavor is ideal for ice creams and simple sauces. The spicy, bolder cassia cinnamon (often labeled simply as cinnamon) is preferred for baking.

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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

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Yield:20 servings (1-1/4 pounds)

Prep:5 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

1
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Heat 2-1/4 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts, butter and cinnamon.

2
Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot), 20-30 seconds. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy.
3
Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.