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Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe

Easy, delicious Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe ready in 10 minutes! Old fashioned candy made with simple ingredients in the microwave or on the stove top.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanuts dry roasted, salted
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Lay a piece of parchment paper over a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2qt. glass bowl. Microwave (on power level  7) for 4 minutes.  {I use a 1500watt microwave}
  3. Remove and stir in peanuts quickly using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Return to microwave and heat for 3 ½ minutes (on power level 7).
  4. Remove and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Return to microwave for an additional 1 ½ minutes (on power level  7).
  5. Remove and stir in baking soda, mixing until light and foamy. Pour over parchment paper and spread to desired thickness, working quickly.
  6. Allow peanut brittle to set and harden at room temperature (about 2 hours). Break into desired sized pieces and store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

  • The bowl gets very hot. You'll see I recommend using hot pads. Learn from my mistake and always use them.
  • Finally, clean up. The brittle hardens in the glass bowl very quickly. Fill with HOT water and allow to soak until you can scrub it off.
  • Store peanut brittle in an airtight container (or ziploc bag) at room temperature for up to three weeks. I prefer not to freeze brittle as it changes the texture and makes it chewy not crunchy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 82mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.