QUICK CHOCOLATE BRITTLE 
1/2 cup raw peanuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet morsels

Lightly grease 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle peanuts into pan and set aside.

Combine brown sugar and butter in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 270°F on candy thermometer.

Immediately pour over peanuts in pan. Sprinkle chocolate morsels over top. Cover with aluminum foil for 2 minutes. Remove foil and spread melted chocolate over top.

Chill in refrigerator until firm. Remove candy from pan and break into pieces.

Cooks Note: Use of a candy thermometer is recommended.

Submitted by: Liz Kelley

 

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