Spicy Peanut Brittle
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Spicy Peanut Brittle
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Mexican candy like this spicy peanut brittle is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth. Make this easy recipe now for a delicious treat when the urge hits!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp piloncillo or brown sugar (See Note 1)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (or cinnamon powder)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
- 2 cups peanuts toasted
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 8" square baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add the sugar, piloncillo, honey, salt, chili powder and a 1/4 cup water. Stir or swirl to mix.
- Set over medium-low heat, stir to mix and bring to a boil. Allow to cook until the temperature reaches 300°–320°F, about 5–6 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar!
- Remove from the heat and quickly add the butter and peanuts, stir using a wooden spoon until combined.
- Scrape the mixture into the baking dish and press the candy into an even layer using the back of spatula. Before completely hardening and candy is still pliable, flip it over onto a cutting board and slice into squares.
- Let cool completely and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
Notes
- Piloncillo is cane sugar, similar in taste to molasses and can be found at most Mexican/Latin markets. It comes in a 8 ounce cone shape, wrapped in plastic. For this recipe you just need 2 tablespoons. If I do not have any on hand, you can substitute using 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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