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Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — finished dish, ready to serve.

Melon Seed, Almond and Peanut Brittle

瓜子仁杏仁花生薄脆 · pan chinese cuisine

30 min total20 min cooking6 stepssweetnuttycrispy

The author made this after Chinese New Year to keep the surplus melon seeds and peanuts at home from going to waste. It works as a healthy little snack, and any dried fruit such as raisins can be added too.

Colm Byrne's profile photoColm ByrneIrish guy in Boston who makes a mean stew and a questionable attempt at pho. Weekend baker, weekday pasta-and-frozen-peas guy. Honest recipes only.

Nutrition & allergens

Contains:EggPeanuts

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (4 servings)

Energy (kcal)
124.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Protein (g)
5.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Fat (g)
7.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Carbs (g)
10.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Sodium (mg)
Unknown

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • xing ren杏仁

    1.06 oz

  • peanuts ingredient

    peanuts花生

    1.06 oz

  • Egg white ingredient identification photo

    Egg white蛋清

    1.76 oz

  • powdered sugar ingredient

    powdered sugar糖粉

    1.06 oz

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 1 visual checkpoint.

    Stir the egg white and powdered sugar together until well combined.

    ✅ Done when: The mixture is smooth and uniform with no visible lumps of sugar.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 2 visual checkpoint.

    Add the dried nuts and seeds to the egg white mixture.

    ✅ Done when: All the nuts and seeds are incorporated into the mixture.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 3 visual checkpoint.

    Stir until every piece feels coated with the egg white.

    ✅ Done when: Each nut and seed is evenly coated with the egg white mixture.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 4 visual checkpoint.

    Spread the mixture flat on a baking sheet; a thinner layer tastes better.

    ✅ Done when: The mixture forms an even, thin layer across the baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Step 520 min

    Medium heat
    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 5 visual checkpoint.

    Bake at 160 degrees C (320 degrees F) for 20 minutes. Cut while hot — once it cools, it will shatter when cut.

    ✅ Done when: After 20 minutes at 160 degrees C, the brittle is baked through and still warm enough to cut cleanly.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Melon Seed, Almond, and Peanut Brittle Crisps — step 6 visual checkpoint.

    Taste and enjoy — it turns out quite good.

    ✅ Done when: The finished brittle is crisp and ready to eat.