Easy Salted Mixed Nuts Brittle Recipe
Whip up this simple Nut Brittle with everyday leftover mixed salted nuts and chocolate. Perfect for a frugal, homemade holiday candy experience with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
- Spray butter
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups salted mixed nuts
- 1 cup milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips + ¼ teaspoon coconut oil - optional
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with butter.
- In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and quickly add baking soda and butter cubes, stirring until butter is melted.
- Stir in the mixed salted nuts.
- Pour evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and spread quickly with a rubber spatula.
- Let the mixed nuts brittle sit at room temperature until completely cooled and set.
- Slice into bars or break into pieces.
- Serve as is, or melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil and stir until smooth.
- Alternatively, dip the corners of some of the candy, drizzle the chocolate on some of the sweet, and leave some pieces plain
- Allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve, share, and enjoy!
Notes
This makes a great gift at the holidays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 28mgSugar: 18g
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