Recipe

Get ready for Halloween kitchen magic! This Skeleton Nut Brittle is sweet, crunchy, and eerily fun—with spooky bone shapes and optional orange hue. The Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater simplifies prep: its stable suction base stays put, the 5-blade set grinds walnuts into fine crumbs fast, and the food pusher keeps hands safe. Follow this simple recipe to wow all guests!

Ingredients (Serves 6)

1 cup (120g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup

1/4 cup (60ml) water

1/3 cup (40g) walnuts

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

Optional: 1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring (for a pumpkin-hued skeleton)

Instructions

Prep the Nuts: Secure the mandoline slicer to your counter with its stable suction base. Attach the 5-blade set and use the food pusher to safely grind the walnuts into a fine consistency. Set aside the ground walnuts in a bowl.

Cook the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to 300°F (150°C) without stirring, about 7-10 minutes.

Add Flavor: Remove from heat once the syrup reaches the hard-crack stage. Quickly stir in the ground walnuts, butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, and orange food coloring (if using). The mixture will foam—stir until evenly combined.

Shape the Brittle: Pour the hot mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it into a thin layer. While still warm, use a knife or cookie cutter to shape into bone-like skeletons before it hardens.

Cool and Serve: Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature, about 15 minutes, until hard. Break into pieces or keep the skeleton shapes intact. Serve as a crunchy Halloween treat.

Tips and Variations

Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a fiery skeleton twist.

Nut Swap: Use almonds or pecans (ground with the 5-blade set) for variety.

Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Pairing: Serve with a side of caramel dip for a sweet, spooky combo.

Conclusion

And there you have it—your very own homemade Skeleton Nut Brittle! This easy-to-make yet impressively spooky treat wouldn’t be so smooth to prep without The rotary cheese graters. Its 5-blade set grinds walnuts into fine, even crumbs fast, while the stable suction base and food pusher keep the process safe and hassle-free. It’s the perfect way to add a touch of creepy crunch to your Halloween celebrations. Whether you're handing it out to trick-or-treaters or serving it at a party, these sweet skeletal shapes are sure to be a haunting hit. So break off a piece, embrace the spooky season, and enjoy the deliciously eerie results of your culinary creativity. Happy Halloween!