Chocolate Peanut Brittle

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This is a traditional peanut brittle recipe only with cocoa mixed in it for a rich chocolate taste 8)

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Steps

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Lightly butter cookie sheet and set aside for now.

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In small bowl , stir the cocoa and baking soda , then the butter.

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Set aside.

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In heavy 2 quart saucepan , combine sugar , corn syrup and whipping cream , stirring to combine.

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Cook over medium heat.

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Keep stirring until sugar is dissolved.

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Stir in the peanuts and continue cooking , stirring frequently , until mixture reaches 300 or when syrup dropped into very cold water separates to threads that are hard and brittle.

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Remove from heat and stir in cocoa mixture.

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Immediately pour onto the buttered cookie sheet.

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With tongs or wooden spoons , quickly spread and pull into a 1 / 4-inch thickness.

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Put cookie sheet on a wire rack to cool completely.

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When the brittle is cool , break into pieces.

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Ingredients

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cocoa, light corn syrup, baking soda, whipping cream, butter, salted peanuts, sugar