E- Cookie Exchange - Coffee Peanut Brittle

Coffee Peanut Brittle
from : Nestle

The perfect accent to a festive evening filled with family and friends, this tasty candy brittle features a hint of coffee in each bite.

Estimated Time(s)

Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Cooling Time: 30 min

Yields 10 servings (1/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

• Wax or parchment paper
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE 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.