Candied Bacon Nut Brittle

Put the name brittle in something and usually I can assure you it will dissuade me from wanting it. It’s weird, for as much of a sweet tooth I have when it comes to cake, pies and all things chocolate, candy does pretty much nothing for me.

I’d turn my head at just about anything from Twizzlers to Blow Pops to Jolly Ranchers to Werthers, even a homemade peanut brittle if it was my only dessert option.

That was, until I candied bacon, baked it together with some candied nuts creating a brittle-like snack that would be absolutely perfect as a DIY holiday gift and realized I now have to change my stance on all things “candied”.

I hate the association of food to crack, it’s overplayed and quite honestly, stupid but, BUT!, if ever there was something to be likened to an addicting illegal substance, it’s this candied bacon nut brittle.

It’s outrageous, you guys.

Sweet, salty, savory, spicy and crunchy.

It’s like granola and brittle combine with a lovely bacon fat blanket wrapped around them both and I can guarantee you that whether you’re eating it straight, crumbled on top of some yogurt, oatmeal, salad OR (just thought of this one!) on top of some vanilla ice cream (ehhrmagod) you’ll probably end up eating the whole batch, licking your fingers and then looking around to see if anyone else just witnessed that gluttonous annihilation.

I don’t really “do” crafty gifts, art class was never my forte. The most crafty I get is some string and a mason jar.

Exhibit A above.

If you get this candied bacon nut brittle from me this year for the holidays though, I don’t think you’ll mind the humble vessel it comes in.

Looking for something sweet instead? These Christmas candied almonds are another great holiday gift idea!

Love this candied bacon nut brittle recipe?

Looking for more DIY foodie gifts for the holidays? Check out these easy ideas too:
Rosemary Candied Pecans
Paleo Gingerbread Granola
Spicy Rosemary Roasted Almonds
Spiced Rosemary Maple Cider Nuts