Chocolate Peanut Brittle

Name: Chocolate Peanut Brittle
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 cups salted peanuts; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 cups salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan and a metal spatula; set aside.
2

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir. Cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts and butter. Microwave for 30-60 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot).
3

Quickly stir in cocoa, baking soda and vanilla until combined. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with the metal spatula. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.