Peanut Brittle Crunchies

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   Preheat oven to 275F.

2. 2

   Spray or grease a 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch jelly roll pan.

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   Into a large bowl measure first 6 ingredients.

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   With mixer on low speed, beat ingredients until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

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   Spread dough evenly in pan.

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   Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until golden.

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   About 10 minutes before cookies are done, in heavy 1 qt.

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   saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate pieces until melted, stirring frequently.

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   Remove saucepan from heat.

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    Remove jelly roll pan from oven; pour melted chocolate over baked layer in pan.

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    With metal spatula, quickly and evenly spread chocolate over baked layer, sprinkle with peanuts, carefully pressing peanuts into chocolate.

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    Immediately cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 12 pieces.

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    Cool in pan on wirerack until chocolate is firm.

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    Store bars in tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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