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Coffee Peanut Brittle
The perfect accent to a festive evening filled with family and friends, this tasty Coffee Peanut Brittle candy features a hint of coffee in each bite.
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yields: 10 servings (1/4 cup each)
Ingredients
Wax or parchment paper
nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
LINE large baking sheet or tray with wax paper; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE coffee granules, baking soda and salt in small bowl; set aside. Combine sugar, water and cream of tartar in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Stir with wooden spoon over low heat until sugar is dissolved, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush if needed.
BRING to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until mixture is a light brown color. Remove from heat; add butter and coffee mixture (mixture will foam) and stir quickly to combine.
POUR mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Tilt sheet to spread mixture evenly (should spread to roughly 12 x 9-inches in diameter). Quickly sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Break brittle into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Cook’s Tip: For Chocolate Candy Brittle, replace coffee with 2 tablespoons NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Baking Cocoa.