At the food co-op where I love to shop they have this nut brittle that is spiced with chili. I don’t usually buy it but I have had it and it is delish! I wish I could tell you the name of the company that makes this but I can’t. BUT, I can tell you that you can make it yourself and it’s not hard!
This was my very first ever attempt at making peanut brittle and I have to say that I was pretty successful considering the thermometer got way too hot before I knew it. I’m SO lucky! I contemplated whether I was going to toss the syrup out or toss the peanuts in when I decided, what the heck and just tossed the peanuts in. I believe my thermometer went well over 300 degrees.
Chipotle Peanut Brittle
A sweet and crunchy candy made with peanuts with a touch of heat from chipotle powder
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light-colored corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (11.5 ounce) container salted, dry roasted peanuts
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook 18 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 275 degrees, stirring frequently.
- Add peanuts; cook 3 minutes or until a candy thermometer register 295 degrees, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and chile powder. The baking soda will cause the mixture to bubble and become opaque.
- Quickly pour mixture into prepared pan; cover with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a rolling pin, quickly roll mixture to an even thickness.
- Discard top parchment sheet. Cool mixture completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Serving Size is 1 ounce
WW Points: 3 points per 1 ounce serving
Nutrition Information
Yield
28Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 133Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 1mgSodium 206mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 14gSugar 17gProtein 2g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy but will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. Please consult with your doctor regarding specific health needs.
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We really enjoy peanut brittle. I can only imagine that the kicked up version brings it to new heights! Good find. Thank you for sharing.
This sounds so yummy! I just made something similar as a test recipe for an upcoming cookbook & it was divine!
I make a lot of peanut brittle during the holidays, this will be a great addition to holiday gift baskets!
I love the added kick!
Oh YUM — I love the spicy-sweet-nutty combo — delicious!
Your brittle looks perfect! Hope you’re feeling better.
Sounds & looks fantastic – I love the sweet/chilli combo!
mmmmm! I’ll bet this is something you can’t stop eating!!!
Those look really addicting!
this really looks delicous, nutty and crunchy! so yummy!
I love peanut brittle, and this sounds fantastic! I have to try this.
Love the little chilli hit as a twist – yummy!
I love it!
that brittle looks delicious! I’ve never made brittle before, but just got a candy thermometer so maybe I’ll give it a try!
What a nice little spin on peanut brittle!
What a fantastic flavor combo, I love it!
Yes! I saw this one and wanted to make it, but my husband didn’t seem that interested. The WW points aren’t bad. I think I’ll give it a try and share some, too! Looks amazing!
The chipotle just made me want to try this 🙂 I just love your photos, btw.
I’ve never been much of a brittle fan but I am totally intrigued by making it with chile.
Anything chipotle is good…including sweets. I have to say, I always blanch at making candy, but you make it sound so easy! I will have to give it a shot, because this looks too good to miss.
Spicy sweet is the way to go! I always have to assume that whenever a recipe calls for peanuts, I can substitute another nut so I’d love to try this with my current fave – cashews! 😎
Mmm, I love brittle. I’ve never made it myself, so I can’t wait to try this. Looks delicious!! Great job.
I love to shop they have this nut brittle that is spiced with chili.
I’ve actually never had brittle, but it looks really good! We don’t have chipotle chili powder over here, do you think I could use regular chili powder instead?
Looks great!
I love this kind of brittle. The sweet and heat is just great together!
I love peanut brittle and this version looks amazing!!!
I was flipping through Cooking Light at a bookstore the other day and flipped to this recipe – it looked so, so good. Glad to see that it turned out spectacularly for you – and now I have the recipe!
That looks AMAZING!!!!
I’ll definitely be making some!