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Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
Easy peanut brittle recipe that is made in your microwave for a delicious Christmas candy or DIY gift.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 166 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup unsalted peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a rimmed cookie sheet and set aside.
- In a glass bowl stir together sugar, syrup and salt in a glass safe bowl. Microwave for 3.5 minutes.
- Stir in the peanuts and microwave for an additional 3 minutes or until light brown.
- Stir in butter and vanilla and microwave an additional 1.5 minutes.
- Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet. Gently rotate the pan to spread mixture until it's a 1/2'' thick.
- Let the peanut brittle cool until it's set. Break the candy into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Have your cookie sheet buttered before you make the peanut brittle because it sets up fast.
- You can also use parchment paper to pour your brittle onto.
- Wondering why we use baking soda? Baking soda makes the brittle tender by adding air bubbles, giving it a porous texture.
- To store this candy simply layer the brittle in an air tight container and place parchment or wax paper between the layers.
- Peanut Brittle will keep in an airtight container for up to two months so it's a great make ahead candy.
- Switch things up and substitute the peanuts for cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.