Hazelnut Brittle Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time8 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In28 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Roasted oregon hazelnuts4 Cup (64 tbs), chopped
 Margarine3 Tablespoon
 Vanilla2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Soda3 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 888 Calories from Fat 391

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47 g71.6%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.4%

Trans Fat 0.3 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 637.1 mg26.5%

Total Carbohydrates 119 g39.8%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 89.5 g

Protein 10 g20.7%

Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C 7.3%

Calcium 8.5% Iron 18.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a large saucepan, mix sugar, syrup and water. Cook until boiling, stirring constantly. Cover pan for one minute. Cook rapidly on high heat to soft crack (270º) about 5 minutes. Add hazelnuts and continue cooking to crack stage (310º) or until golden brown. Add vanilla, margarine, salt and soda. Candy will foam up. Pour on buttered cookie sheet and rub spoon on brittle to break bubbles. As candy cools, thin out to desired thickness.
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