father's day bacon peanut brittle

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64 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Jun 8, 2013

Make Dad a very, very happy man!

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prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
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yield About 20 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup, light
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter, creamy
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

How To Make father's day bacon peanut brittle

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; top with cooling rack. Coat with cooking spray. Arrange bacon on rack. Sprinkle each slice with 2 tsp brown sugar; press lightly to adhere; flip bacon over. Sprinkle each with 2 tsp sugar; press lightly to adhere. Bake 15 minutes. Flip bacon over. Bake an additional 7 - 10 minutes or until crisp, checking frequently so it doesn't burn. Cool; chop.
  • Step 2
    Line another baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat liner. In a pot, add remaining sugars, corn syrup & water. Over medium high heat, bring to boil, stirring. Stir in bacon & peanuts. Cook, stirring, until candy thermometer registers 300 degrees F., about 5 - 10 minutes. Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter & soda until completely blended. BE CAREFULL MIXTURE WILL BUBBLE & SPATTER! Immediately spread mixture onto prepared lined baking sheet. Score with knife. Cool & break into pieces.
  • Step 3
    Mix peanut butter & cream. Stir in confectioners'. Transfer to pastry bag with small round tip & pipe over brittle.

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