From House & Home · Lauren Medeiros · · 50s
Holiday Mixed Nut Brittle Recipe
Holiday mixed nut brittle recipe with cocoa nibs and baking soda.
In brief
Holiday mixed nut brittle recipe with cocoa nibs and baking soda. Holiday mixed nut brittle recipe uses baking soda for texture, made with almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts. Originally reported by House & Home.
Holiday Mixed Nut Brittle
Holiday mixed nut brittle recipe uses baking soda for texture, made with almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts.
“The addition of baking soda is what gives a brittle it’s wonderful texture. When adding it into the hot sugar mix, it will have a quick and vigorous reaction. Like when working with any other candy, make sure you are paying close attention and be careful not to touch any of the very hot sugar.”
Ingredients
Serves 12: 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup white corn syrup, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup whole skin-on almonds, ½ cup pecan halves, ½ cup dry-roasted hazelnuts, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, ½…
Directions
Line baking sheet with parchment, brush with oil. Cook sugar mixture to 290°F, add nuts and butter, stir until 300°F, sprinkle baking soda, spread thinly, top with cocoa nibs, cool 30 minutes.
At a glance
Holiday mixed nut brittle recipe uses baking soda for texture, made with almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts.
