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Sweet & Spicy Peanut Brittle is the perfect treat for this season and it is so easy that it is even made in the microwave. #peanutbrittle #spicypeanutbrittle #foodgifts #homemadecandy #microwavecandy #easyrecipes

Spicy Peanut Brittle

Adapted from Real Simple

Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Prepare a large baking sheet bu lining it with parchment paper of a silicone mat. Spray with cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanuts, cayenne pepper and cinnamon together. Set aside.

  3. Add sugar, corn syrup and salt to a large microwavable bowl and stir to combine.

  4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.

  5. Stir in the peanut mixture and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes.

  6. Stir butter and vanilla and microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes.

  7. Stir in baking soda. Be careful here as it will foam a bit.

  8. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin layer. Work quickly.

  9. Allow brittle to cool completely then break into pieces.