A sweet and crunchy candy made with peanuts with a touch of heat from chipotle powder
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
- 1-½ 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
Serving: 1gCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 206mgFiber: 14gSugar: 17g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
haleysuzanne
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.
Laura
I've never been much of a brittle fan but I am totally intrigued by making it with chile.
JMom
The chipotle just made me want to try this 🙂 I just love your photos, btw.
Pamela
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!
gaga
What a fantastic flavor combo, I love it!
Reeni♥
What a nice little spin on peanut brittle!
Patsyk
that brittle looks delicious! I've never made brittle before, but just got a candy thermometer so maybe I'll give it a try!
Nina's Recipes
I love it!
Christie @ Fig & Cherry
Love the little chilli hit as a twist - yummy!
lisaiscooking
I love peanut brittle, and this sounds fantastic! I have to try this.
Big Boys Oven
this really looks delicous, nutty and crunchy! so yummy!
Steph
Those look really addicting!
gail
mmmmm! I'll bet this is something you can't stop eating!!!
recipes2share
Sounds & looks fantastic - I love the sweet/chilli combo!
Barbara Bakes
Your brittle looks perfect! Hope you're feeling better.
CookiePie
Oh YUM -- I love the spicy-sweet-nutty combo -- delicious!
Maria
I love the added kick!
Coleen's Recipes
I make a lot of peanut brittle during the holidays, this will be a great addition to holiday gift baskets!
shellyfish
This sounds so yummy! I just made something similar as a test recipe for an upcoming cookbook & it was divine!
Katy ~
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.