12 Best Brittle Candy Recipes

This is it—the classic brittle, the great-grandaddy of them all! Whole salted peanuts are held together in a sweet, crunchy sugar candy. Hold on to your fillings and get ready for a sugar rush, because once you have a taste of this old-time favorite, you won't be able to stop.

Salted Chocolate Peanut Brittle is a delicious twist on old-fashioned peanut brittle. The familiar nutty treat is coated with a layer of chocolate and a hefty pinch of flaked sea salt. The sweet and salty combination is fantastic, and the rich chocolate contrasts nicely with the crunchy brittle.

This Spicy Peanut Brittle recipe improves upon a classic candy by adding a modern element--smoky, spicy chipotle chile powder. The resulting candy is crunchy, nutty, sweet, spicy, and terribly addicting.

Peanuts aren't the only game in town! This macadamia nut brittle proves that there's plenty of room for creativity when it comes to nut brittles. Buttery, salty macadamia nuts are a natural pairing to the light and crisp brittle. 

This Walnut Brittle recipe has loads of crunchy nuts, the deep, rich taste of caramelized sugar and a touch of molasses flavor.

Chocolate Nut Brittle has a double dose of chocolate flavor. The brittle itself contains a touch of cocoa powder, and the finished candy is drizzled with a generous helping of melted semi-sweet chocolate.

A brittle recipe without any nuts at all? Yes, it is possible--and not only is it possible, it's delicious! This coconut brittle is toasted a rich, dark golden brown and is packed with tropical toasted coconut flavor. It's great on its own, dipped in chocolate, or crumbled as an ice cream or cake topping.

Glass Peanut Brittle is a thin, translucent variation of traditional peanut brittle. We call this "glass brittle" because the peanuts are suspended in a beautiful, almost-clear brittle that has the appearance of glass.

Vegan peanut brittle is a wonderful treat to whip up any time of year, and it has so many options for variations. You can add cinnamon, sriracha, pumpkin pie spice, almond flavor; truly the choices are endless! 

Love peanut brittle but hate how long it takes to make? Then this Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe is for you! In less than 10 minutes your peanut brittle is fully cooked in the microwave.

This peanut brittle is made with honey roasted peanuts which are in the brittle. Finely chopped peanuts are sprinkled over the peanut brittle before it hardens. 

This buttery pistachio brittle is an easy preparation. Make it for gifts, or make it for a family treat.