Beer Nut Brittle

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 172.2
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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Introduction

Beer nut brittle is a fantastic microwave candy for holiday giving - and with a boost from vanilla stout, its definitely great for the party circuit! Beer nut brittle is a fantastic microwave candy for holiday giving - and with a boost from vanilla stout, its definitely great for the party circuit!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1/2 cup stout beer (I used a vanilla stout)
    1 cup vanilla sugar
    1 tbsp golden or dark corn syrup
    1 cup peanuts
    1 tsp vanilla


Tips

Note: Adapted from Bistro LQ


Directions

Line a rimmed cookie sheet with SilPat or parchment.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the beer, sugar and corn syrup.
Microwave 4 ½ minutes.
Stir in the peanuts and microwave 3 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla. Be careful, as the mixture will steam.
Quickly pour the brittle over the prepared pan, spreading it thin. Cool the brittle completely, then break into pieces.

Serving Size: Makes 10 servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.