Chocolate Dipped Peanut Brittle

Jul 12, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Advanced

Shards of chocolate dipped peanut brittle on parchment

Crunchy, buttery chocolate dipped peanut brittle that shatters into shards. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 pound (24 pieces).

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Cool 30 min

Total 1 hr

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (164.0 g)light corn syrup
¼ cup (60.0 ml)water
2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
¼ tspfine sea salt
1.0 cup (145.0 g)roasted peanuts
1.0 tspbaking soda, sifted
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
4.0 oz (113.0 g)dark chocolate, melted, for dipping

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Instructions

Butter a rimmed baking sheet (or line it with a silicone mat). Measure the baking soda and vanilla into small bowls; you'll need it all fast.
In a heavy 2- to 3-quart saucepan, stir the sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Clip on a candy thermometer and boil without stirring until the syrup reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage) and turns light amber, 12 to 18 minutes.
Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the butter and salt, then the vanilla and baking soda (it foams up), then the roasted peanuts.
Immediately pour onto the baking sheet and spread thin with a buttered spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces.
Dip half of each piece in the melted chocolate and let set on parchment.

Tips

Test your candy thermometer in boiling water first; it should read 212°F at sea level. If it's off, adjust the target temperature by the same amount. Above 1,000 feet, lower every target by about 2°F per 1,000 feet.
Hot sugar causes serious burns; keep children and pets away from the stove while it cooks.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks; humidity makes brittle sticky.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate dipped peanut brittle?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 pound (24 pieces).

How should I store chocolate dipped peanut brittle?

Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks; humidity makes brittle sticky.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Crunchy, buttery chocolate dipped peanut brittle that shatters into shards. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 pound (24 pieces).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

121 Calories / serving

5.4g Fat

17.5g Carbs

1.8g Protein

12.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2904 cal · 130g fat · 420g carbs · 43g protein · 310g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 121 calories

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