Microwave Peanut Brittle

Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c peanuts, dry roasted; 1 c sugar; 1/2 c light corn syrup; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 Tbsp butter; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp baking soda

By Nancy Potter
@nancypotter37

I love this one

Rating:

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Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

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1 1/2 c

peanuts, dry roasted
1 c

sugar
1/2 c

light corn syrup
1 pinch

salt (optional)
1 Tbsp

butter
1 tsp

vanilla
1 tsp

baking soda

How to Make Microwave Peanut Brittle

Step-by-Step

Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on high; mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned.
Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy.
Pour immeddiately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes or until set. Break into pieces, and store in a airtight container.

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