Last-Minute Homemade Gift Idea: Chocolate Coated Sweet Peanut Brittle

Homemade gifts are often some of the best and I enjoy making treats to share with our neighbors. This year I’ve made quite a few different items including cookies, Saint Nick cereal bars, homemade candies, etc. but this is by far my favorite. I found this recipe on the Kraftfoods.com website and it turned out SO good! This would be great alone or in addition to other treats you’re already making.

peanut brittleSweet Peanut Brittle

1 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup

1 Tablespoon butter

2 C. Planter’s Cocktail Peanuts

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray. Microwave sugar and corn syrup in a large microwaveable glass bowl on high for 5 minutes. Stir in butter and peanuts. Microwave 3-4 minutes or until pale golden brown. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Mixture will foam. Spread into prepared baking sheet. Cool completely and break into pieces.

chocolate coating (optional):

4 squares baker’s semi-sweet chocolate

1/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

Microwave chocolate in 1 C. measuring cup on high 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted when stirred. Add peanut butter. Stir until melted. Dip 1/2 of each candy piece into chocolate mixture; scrape bottom against edge of cup to remove excess chocolate. Place on sheet of foil or waxed paper. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

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Comments

  1. Toni says:

    Those look sooo yummy

  2. That looks good enough to eat ;) Merry Christmas!

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