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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

With this guide, you'll be whipping up your own batch of cinnamon peanut brittle in no time. Don't worry if you're new to candy making. We've got you covered with step-by-step instructions, serving suggestions, and tips to troubleshoot common issues.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups peanuts
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup corn syrup light
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the peanuts and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a pot, combine the water, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Stir to dissolve over high heat.
  • Use a candy thermometer and wait until the mixture reaches 290°F to 300°F degrees.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and peanuts.
  • Then, stir in the baking soda. This will cause the mixture to foam.
  • Quickly pour the mixture out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
  • Use a spatula to spread the mixture as thin as you like.

Notes

  • I used dry roasted peanuts for this recipe. If you have a hard time finding roasted peanuts that do not include salt, it’s OK to use salted or even flavored peanuts, just keep in mind this will change the final flavor of your peanut brittle. 
  • If you want to add a little more flavor/interest to this peanut brittle recipe, add 1/4 teaspoon or more cayenne with the cinnamon at the beginning of the recipe.