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Chocolate Peanut Brittle
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Chocolate Peanut Brittle (Microwave Recipe)

Chocolate Peanut Brittle is a decadent twist on a classic nostalgic candy. And you can make it in your microwave in under 8 minutes with 8 simple ingredients. Fellow chocoholics, try it dipped in chocolate!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups raw Spanish peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil that’s been buttered or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Stir the sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave safe bowl. You MUST stir these together or it will burn. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the raw peanuts and microwave on high for 3 ½ minutes. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Careful, it will bubble a bit when you add the vanilla.
  • If the mixture has not yet started to turn golden brown, microwave for up to 1 ½ more minutes, or until it begins to turn color.
  • If the mixture has started to turn golden brown, stir in the baking soda and cocoa powder. It will get really foamy.
  • Pour the chocolate peanut brittle mixture onto the baking sheet and spread to your desired thickness. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Once the peanut brittle has cooled, break it into small pieces.

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Notes

  • Stay close to your microwave. Use your eyes and nose to watch that the mixture doesn't turn too dark and that the nuts don't burn. 
  • Your microwave may yield different results. My microwave is fairly new and 1000 watts and consistently makes the perfect peanut brittle in 7 ½ minutes. My old microwave needed an extra 1 ½ minutes. So, unfortunately, these times don't translate exactly across all microwaves. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. 
  • Pyrex 4-cup measuring cup. I highly recommend making microwave peanut brittle in a 4-cup measuring cup. The handle on mine stays cool the whole time, which makes it super easy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg