Adding in a pinch of salt can help balance out the sweetness and a dash of homemade vanilla extract will add a dose of warmth that enhances every bite of brittle. Read the original article on Foodie.

Without it, your brittle will lack the tiny air pockets that make it easy to bite into. It's a small ingredient, but it plays a critical role in creating the perfect texture in your confection.

How this deceptively simple flat candy can evoke all of these flavors in one bite is beyond me. This brittle is unapologetically sweet, while still letting the rich nuttiness of pecan shine.