Peanut Brittle

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 c. dark Karo syrup
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 c. raw peanuts
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 1 lb. Velveeta cheese
  • 1 c. cocoa
  • 4 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 lb. butter, lightly salted
  • 4 lb. powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix cocoa and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, melt the cheese and butter over medium-low heat.
  3. 3
    Stir continually until dissolved. Add vanilla and then pour mixture over cocoa and powdered sugar.
  4. 4
    Add chopped nuts, if desired.
  5. 5
    Mix thoroughly with a large heavy spoon.
  6. 6
    Pour into square pans, two or more.
  7. 7
    Chill and enjoy.
  8. 8
    This makes over 6 pounds of fudge, so you might want to cut it in half.
  9. 9
    But you'll wish you had the other 3 pounds if you do!

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