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Golden Oldie Peanut-Cashew Brittle

This Golden Oldie Peanut-Cashew Brittle will take you down memory lane with its classic taste of crunchy peanuts and cashews, combined with a touch of sweetness and a subtle kick of spice. It's a wonderful treat to share with friends and family and perfect for gifting during the holiday season.
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
824
CALORIES
$0.96
PER SERVING
Golden Oldie Peanut-Cashew Brittle
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Granulated Sugar
3 cups granulated sugar
Light Corn Syrup
1 cup light corn syrup
Dry Roasted Cashews
1 cup dry roasted cashews
Unsalted Butter
1 stick unsalted butter
Water
1 cup water
Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
Cayenne Pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Baking Soda
1 tsp baking soda
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Grease an 18x13 inch baking sheet with butter and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, mix the baking soda, kosher salt, and pure vanilla extract, and set aside.
3
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
4
Using a heatproof spoon or spatula, constantly stir the mixture over high heat until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
5
Add the dry roasted peanuts, dry roasted cashews, and cayenne pepper, and continue stirring until the mixture reaches 320°F on the candy thermometer.
6
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted.
7
Stir in the prepared baking soda mixture. The mixture will become foamy; continue stirring until completely combined.
8
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Allow it to set until hard.
9
Once set, break the brittle into pieces and enjoy.
Health Info
Macros
119g
CARBS
38g
FAT
12g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
PEANUTS
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