4.7 from 60 votes
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups dry roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a large baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave for another 2 minutes. The mixture should be starting to turn a light yellow/amber color. Stir in the peanuts. Microwave an additional 3-5 minutes, watching carefully, until the mixture turns golden brown (the color of peanut brittle).
- Stir in the butter and vanilla until the butter is completely melted. Microwave for 1 more minute. Stir in the baking soda. The mixture will become very foamy and thick as you stir.
- Carefully spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces. The brittle can be made ahead and stored covered, at room temperature, for three days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.