Cocoa Nib Brittle

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine if making it vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cocoa nibs
  • 1 teaspoon fleur de sel or other flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper lightly coated with cooking spray.
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Bring to a rapid simmer over medium-high and cook until dark golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove pan from heat. Stir in butter, baking soda, fleur de sel and cocoa nibs (mixture will foam). Stir until mixture is no longer bubbling, about 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread with a lightly greased spatula. Let cool until firm, 15 minutes. Break into pieces.
  5. 5
    The brittle can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

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