easy speedy peanut brittle

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84 Pinches
high point, NC
Updated on Jun 25, 2013

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.

prep time
cook time 40 Min
method Microwave
yield 12 0z

Ingredients

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

How To Make easy speedy peanut brittle

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.

Discover More

Category: Candies
Category: Nuts
Category: Other Snacks
Method: Microwave
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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