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Nutty Burmese Peanut Brittle with Coconut Flakes

Name: Nutty Burmese Peanut Brittle with Coconut Flakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 1 cup peanuts, roasted and unsalted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup coconut flakes, lightly toasted; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp butter, unsalted

This delightful Burmese confection combines the rich flavors of roasted peanuts and flaky coconut, making it a perfect snack or dessert treat.

4.9(251 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 15, 2026

Nutty Burmese Peanut Brittle with Coconut Flakes — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Peanut Brittle Base

For the Coconut Flake Topping

For Flavor Enhancement

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 154 kcal
Protein: 3.2 g
Carbs: 19.8 g
Fat: 7.8 g
Fiber: 1.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1850 kcal
Protein: 38.6 g
Carbs: 237.3 g
Fat: 93 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup peanuts roasted and unsalted	828	37	24	72	12
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1/2 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup coconut flakes lightly toasted	140	1.5	13	9.5	8
1/4 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp vanilla extract	6	0	0.3	0	0
1 tbsp butter unsalted	102	0.1	0	11.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Peanut Mixture

1
Spread Peanuts
Spread the roasted peanuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
2
Toast Peanuts
Toast the peanuts in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
3
Chop Peanuts
Allow peanuts to cool, then roughly chop and set aside.

Preparing the Coconut Flakes

1
Spread Coconut Flakes
Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet.
2
Toast Coconut
Toast them at 325°F (163°C) for 3-4 minutes until golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on coconut flakes; they can burn quickly.
3
Season Coconut
Let cool and mix in the salt.

How to Make Nutty Burmese Peanut Brittle with Coconut Flakes

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Caramelizing Sugar
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat, stirring until golden brown.
2
Incorporating Peanuts
Once sugar reaches the desired caramel color, quickly stir in chopped peanuts.
3
Adding Enhancements
Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.