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Prep Time : 30min
Cook Time : 1hr 00min
Course : Cookies and Candy
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Valentine's Day
 

Microwave Chocolate Chip Peanut Brittle

From Carroll Pellegrinelli,
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This is a great combination - chocolate and peanut brittle in this recipe for Microwave Chocolate Chip Peanut Brittle.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1/2 Cup white corn syrup
  • 1 Cup salted nuts
  • 1 Teaspoon butter
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda

PREPARATION:

Grease cookie sheets. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. In microwavable bowl add sugar and corn syrup, microwave on high (power level-10) for 8 -11 minutes. Stir. Cook for 4 more minutes. Stir in nuts and cook until light brown about 2 minutes. (Don't burn.) Add buter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheets. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour. When cool break into small pieces and store in airtight container. Makes about 1 pound.
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