Caramel peanut brittle recipe from Werther's

Peanut brittle is a popular candy this time-both to give as a gift and to share when friends and family come to visit. This recipe from Werther’s simplifies the process and makes some of the yummiest peanut brittle you have ever tasted!

CARAMEL PEANUT BRITTLE

Ingredients

• 1 (5.5 ounce) package Werther’s Original Hard Candies, unwrapped
• 5 pieces Werther’s Original Baking Caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and set aside. In a medium size saucepan, melt both Werther’s candies over low heat until they become smooth. Be sure to stir often. Add peanuts and cook for two minutes. Stir in baking soda and vanilla then immediately spread out a thin layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely before breaking into bite size pieces.

Caramel mocha hot chocolate recipe from Werther's

With yet another round of frigid winter air blasting in our direction, now is the perfect time to try out a 

delicious new hot chocolate recipe. This recipe features the always welcome flavor of  Werther’s caramel candies and is sure to please children and adults alike!

CARAMEL MOCHA HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 10 pieces Werther’s Original Baking Caramels, unwrapped
• ½ cup whipped cream

Directions

Heat milk, sugar and coffee in a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir often to keep the milk from scorching. Reduce heat to low then stir in caramels. Stir frequently and allow the caramels to completely melt. Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and reserved chocolate.