Easy Hazelnut Brittle

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This easy hazelnut brittle is a holiday favorite. A rich buttered caramel with the crunch of lightly toasted hazelnuts, this brittle is amazing on its own or as a decoration for your favorite desserts.

I love to put this brittle in little sachets to give to neighbors and friends over the holidays or else use it to decorate our Bûche de Noël.

Prep Time: 5 Mins

Sugar Butter Whole peeled hazelnuts

Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

STEP 1

Place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet. Set aside. In a dry non-stick pan over medium heat pour in the sugar.

STEP 2

Mix constantly with a silicone spatula until it becomes light caramel colored. Do not let it get dark brown - that is burnt sugar! Discard and start again if it gets too dark.

STEP 3

Turn off the heat and add in the butter and hazelnuts. Mix vigorously. Pour onto the parchment paper and spread around so that there is a thin layer of caramel and hazelnuts.

STEP 4

Allow to cool for at least one hour on the counter. Using the bottom of your sauce pan, hit the brittle to break it up into little pieces.

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