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Spicy Chipotle Peanut Butter Peanut Brittle

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Yep, you read that right.  🙂  It’s the sweet and spicy candy that bites back.

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I say it’s high time we switch it up a bit.  Bring a little heat into the kitchen! 🙂

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And, if you like the sweet, spicy combo, this candy is an extra special treat.  Not only is it packed with that Chipotle heat we love so much, but it’s extra peanut butter-y with two tablespoons of peanut butter added to the mix. Which gives it a great golden peanut butter color and that great creamy peanut taste.

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Now, I’m not gonna fib…  This one is not for the spice-challenged, because it comes packed with heat!  And, if you’re like me, it’s hard to add a conservative and level teaspoon when you’re adding the heat. 🙂 Chipotle Peanut Brittle | Inspiration Kitchen-7014Enjoy!

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Chipotle Peanut Butter Peanut Brittle

Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light-colored corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 and ½ cups or 11.5-ounce container unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 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 into a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook 16 to 18 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 275°, stirring frequently. Add peanuts and peanut butter and cook 3 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 295°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and chile powder.
  • (*See notes!) Quickly pour mixture onto prepared pan. Spread evenly with a heat resistant spatula OR cover with a sheet of parchment paper. If using the parchment paper method, use a rolling pin and quickly roll mixture to an even thickness. Discard top parchment sheet. Cool mixture completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

If you use the parchment paper method, some of the brittle may stick to the top piece of the parchment paper. To avoid this, use a heat-resistant spatula instead.

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light My Recipes @ Chipotle Peanut Brittle.

Spicy Chipotle Peanut Butter Peanut Brittle

 

Comments

  2. marcie says

    This looks SO good, Kristi, and I’m really craving it now! I love the sound of the spice and the fact that there’s peanut butter in there, too. Delicious, and pinning. 🙂

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    • Kristi says

      You too Ashley – so glad you like it. It’s definitely unique and not your typical Peanut Brittle! Sometimes you just need to chance things up! 🙂

      Reply

  6. Chantal says

    Hi Kristi
    I’am Chantal from Travelling Papilles, your candies look so yummy.
    They remember me peanut pralines my mom used to bake when I was a child.
    Thank you for sharing this.
    Chantal

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    • Kristi says

      Hi Chantal! Welcome! I’m so glad you like the recipe and that it brings back fond memories! Have a beautiful weekend – and I hope you get a chance to try it!

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  8. Monica says

    I’ve had nut brittle on my “to-make” list for the past 2-3 Christmases and still haven’t done it! My mother likes it and I will make it one day, I swear! : ) I love this idea of a spicy version with peanut butter!

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  10. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    Oh wow! Peanut Brittle is one of those treats I fondly remember from childhood! We didn’t have it that often. But when we did, it was so memorable! And you made it homemade!! And a little spicy!! This is fantastic!!

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  12. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    Chipotle and peanut butter, really? The combination is really original, never heard of it before. I like the heat 🙂 I recently bought a chilli chocolate and loved it so much so I think I ready to try these beautiful “hot” peanut butter brittles!

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  15. Johlene says

    Hey! I´m not sure how I missed this post.. you are on my list of favourite blogs to visit on a regular basis and somehow I missed this.. confused.. 🙂 Reminds me of honeycomb which was probably my favourite dessert as a child.. 🙂 Happy week and forgive my very late comment!!! xoxo

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks for the pin Cindy! And, thanks for the compliments on the photos! I hope you get a chance to try some spicy candy soon. One of my favorites. Have a beautiful week!

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  18. Juliana says

    Such an interesting recipe Kristi, I can almost taste the crunchy brittle with the spicy chipotle powder…great recipes.
    Thanks for the inspiration…have a great week 😀

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  23. Kelly says

    Holy moly – I love the idea of spicy peanut brittle! That’s such a great idea – can’t wait to give this one a try – bring on the heat 🙂 Pinning 🙂

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