peanut brittle(microwave)

(1 RATING)
67 Pinches
Kaplan, LA
Updated on Oct 23, 2010

This is a very easy recipe. Another one of my families favorite snacks.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Microwave
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup raw peanuts
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make peanut brittle(microwave)

  • Step 1
    Combine first four ingredients in an 8 cup glass measure or large bowl. Cook on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir well after 4 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add butter and vanilla and blend well.
  • Step 4
    Cook on HIGH 1 minute. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
  • Step 5
    Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy.
  • Step 6
    Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Step 7
    When cool, break into small pieces and store in air-tight container.
  • Step 8
    If roasted, salted peanuts are used, omit salt and add peanuts after first 4 min. of cooking

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

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