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Chocolate Peanut Brittle Recipe

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20 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + cooling

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

Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan and a metal spatula; set aside.
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).
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. Yield: about 1-1/4 pounds.

Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce equals 139 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Chocolate Peanut Brittle published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p75

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