Description
Chaos Cake Peppermint Cookie Brittle is a festive holiday treat combining a rich, buttery brittle base with the refreshing flavors of peppermint cookie pieces and crushed candies. Topped with melted white chocolate and optional sprinkles, this dessert is perfect for celebrations and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1½ cups crushed peppermint cookies or chocolate sandwich cookies
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to facilitate easy removal of the brittle once set.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reach Hard Crack Stage: Continue cooking the mixture, without stirring aggressively, for 5 to 6 minutes until it turns a deep golden color and reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, indicating the hard crack stage.
- Flavor and Add Cookies: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Then, working fast, fold in the crushed peppermint or chocolate sandwich cookies evenly.
- Spread Mixture: Pour the hot brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly using a spatula to form a thin layer.
- Add White Chocolate and Toppings: Immediately sprinkle white chocolate chips on top; allow them to melt slightly, then gently spread the melted chocolate over the brittle surface. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and optional red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Cool and Set: Let the brittle cool at room temperature for about 1 hour until completely hardened.
- Serve: Once set, break the brittle into pieces and serve or store as desired.
Notes
- For a twist, drizzle with dark chocolate or add mini marshmallows before the brittle sets for extra flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
