Sweet Peanut Brittle

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I have made this recipe for the last several years. It is easy to do, fast to make, and tastes so good!

posted by

TAGranata

on 12/12/2012

time

prep:

5 min

total:

50 min

servings

total:

1-1/2 lb. or 16 servings

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What You Need

cup sugar

1/2

cup light corn syrup

Tbsp. butter

cups PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

tsp. baking soda

tsp. vanilla

pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1/4

cup PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter

Make It

SPRAY large baking sheet with cooking spray. Microwave sugar and corn syrup in large glass microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. Stir in butter and peanuts. Microwave 3 to 4 min. or until pale golden brown. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. (Mixture will foam.) Spread onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

MICROWAVE chocolate in 1-cup glass measuring cup on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is melted when stirred. Add peanut butter; stir until melted. Dip half of each candy piece in chocolate mixture; scrape bottom against edge of cup to remove excess chocolate. Place on sheet of foil or waxed paper. Refrigerate 20 min. or until chocolate is firm.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Trying to pace your eating at a party? Preview your choices and be selective instead of taking some of everything.

Caution

Use heavy oven mitts or potholders when removing bowl from microwave as candy mixture will be extremely hot. If available, use a 2-qt. glass measuring cup with handle as a large microwaveable bowl.

Hot/Sweet Peanut Brittle

Stir 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce into candy along with the vanilla.

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a cook

posted:12/19/2008

This peanut brittle is better than one we purchased at an expensive candy store! It's become a family tradition at holiday time! I have to make a few batches as everyone requests it.

kymommy02

posted:12/13/2008

First batch did not set up. I have a small microwave. I added 2 minutes to all the suggested cooking times and it set up great. I skipped the chocolate because it's great without the trouble of melting and dipping. I may try that later. I've made 4 batches for gifts. I love that this is so economical.

a cook

posted:12/4/2008

This recipe was very easy to make and the results look very polished. Great for parties or for a gift. One thing-make sure you stir the sugar and corn syrup together well prior to microwaving it-otherwise the corn syrup will burn to a crisp and the sugar will be left untouched on the bottom of the bowl-found that one out the hard way! But that was my fault-not the recipe's.

ktway428

posted:11/12/2008

I love how simple this recipe for brittle is.

higgygirl

posted:5/21/2008

I love this recipe! It is super easy and everyone is wowed by it! Thanks Kraft!

cjjjhump

posted:12/24/2007

This was great - very quick and simple. My husband isn't much of a peanut brittle eater but he really liked this.

a cook

posted:12/22/2007

This was super easy to make (and fast). Taste Wonderful. Will make again.

a cook

posted:12/20/2007

Super simple! Came out perfectly, I made this last year and my husband has requested it again this year. I made this with and without the chocolate dip, and it is equally good without. This is sure to remain one of our family favorites.

andreaam7

posted:12/19/2007

I'm trying to make cookies and candies for my neighbors. I've never made any candy before, but this peanut brittle looked doable. So i tried it, and it turned out great. My husband kept on sneaking some when I was looking! Very Easy, Quick and Delicious.

less1980

posted:12/18/2007

Absolutely delicious! I couldn't believe how quickly it worked and how easy! My only complaint is that after it sat out on the candy dish a little, the top became sticky and you need to wash your hands after one piece. But the taste is worth it!