microwave peanut brittle

Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) white sugar; 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup, like karo; 1 cup(s) dry roasted salted peanuts; 1 teaspoon(s) margarine, not a tablespoon!; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Nov 25, 2011

This wonderful recipe came from my aunt-in-law, Pearl. She shared it with my mother-in-law, Jeanne, who shared it with me in the 1970s. Good recipes are meant to be shared and enjoyed year after year, especially when the original sharers have gone to their great rewards. Another great treat for holiday gifting in pretty tins. The only tricks to making this recipe is to have everything pre-measured BEFORE starting to microwave, then keeping the recipe handy for referral. And watch out for that 2nd microwaving time. MY microwave only takes 2:45! It all goes fast once you start! =^..^=

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Microwave

yield Many, depending on serving size

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup, like karo
1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
1 teaspoon margarine, not a tablespoon!
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make microwave peanut brittle

Step 1

If you don't have a silicone baking sheet (I love mine!), butter (or use cooking spray to coat) a cookie sheet. Set aside.

Step 2

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole, stir together the sugar and syrup. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes
Step 3

Stir in the peanuts, then microwave on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. WATCH TO KEEP FROM OVER-BROWNING! When it starts to brown, take it out of the microwave immediately!
Step 4

Add the margarine and vanilla. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
Step 5

Add the baking soda. Stir until light and foamy. Quickly spread THIN on the prepared cookie sheet. Cool 30-60 minutes.
Step 6

Break into pieces and store airtight. Makes one pound of peanut brittle.
Step 7

Peanut brittle also makes a great gift!
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