Microwave Peanut Brittle

This microwave peanut brittle is a wonderful recipe, but you should only make it once a year because you can't stop eating it!


Recipes · Desserts · Candy Recipes · Brittle


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 24
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 1 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup light corn syrup

  • 1 cup salted peanuts

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda


Directions

  1. Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.

  2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla: microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

  3. Stir in baking soda until light and foamy; immediately pour onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
89 Calories
3g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein


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