Chocolate Peanut Brittle

This is prepared in the microwave, so it's easy enough for everyone!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 2  cups salted peanuts
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup  baking cocoa
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan and a metal spatula; set aside. In a 2-at. microwave safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir. Cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts and butter. Microwave for 30-60 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot).
2. Quickly stir in cocoa, baking soda, and vanilla until combined. Immediately pour onto prepared pan; spread with the metal spatula. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
3. Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt.
4. microwave.