Cayenne Toffee-Style Peanut Brittle
This Cayenne Toffee-Style Peanut Brittle is a bold twist on the classic candy, combining sweet caramelized sugars with a hint of spicy cayenne and crunchy mixed nuts. Perfect for the holiday season or as a great homemade gift, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers a deliciously addictive treat with a touch of heat.
Servings: 10 people
Cost: $8.00
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks butter 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Karo syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups mixed nuts
Instructions
- In heavy sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugars, syrup, and cayenne pepper and mix together until sugars are dissolved.
- Gently fold in nuts.
- Increase heat and bring mixture to boil until it turns a golden brown in color. If you're using a candy thermometer, you'll want it to get to 300° F.
- Place mixture on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool and harden.
- Break into pieces, using your hands.
Notes
- For firmer toffee, use less butter
- For softer toffee, use a little more butter
- For more zip, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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