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Spicy Peanut Brittle

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Lightly grease a 8" square baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, piloncillo, honey, salt, chili powder and a 1/4 cup water. Stir or swirl to mix.
  3. 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!
  4. Remove from the heat and quickly add the butter and peanuts, stir using a wooden spoon until combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.