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easy speedy peanut brittle

(1 rating)
Recipe by
cathy tate
high point, NC

Peanut Brittle is such a great candy but candy can be a slow process. This recipe is cooked in the microwave so you can have this favorite treat with less effort and time.

(1 rating)
yield 12 0z
cook time 40 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For easy speedy peanut brittle

  • 1/2 c
    peanuts
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    corn syrup, light
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make easy speedy peanut brittle

  • 1
    In a microwave safe bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook in microwave 4 minutes; remove and stir; return to microwave for 4 more minutes. Stir into peanut mixture, butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Immediately after removing mixture from the microwave add baking soda. Stir until foamy. Spread mixture on a greased cookie sheet. Cool until hard. Break into pieces.
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