Peanut Brittle (Microwave)
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Peanut Brittle (Microwave)
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It only takes 6 ingredients to make this easy Microwave Peanut Brittle. It's sweet, salty, crunchy, and a great holiday treat or homemade gift.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup raw peanuts (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (see note 2)
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Instructions
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Mix thoroughly and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
- Stir in peanuts and microwave on HIGH until the mixture is light brown, about 3 to 5 minutes longer.
- Stir in butter and vanilla until combined. Microwave on HIGH until peanuts are lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto prepared pan and cool 30 minutes. Break into pieces to serve and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 months.
- Peanuts: For best results, start with raw peanuts. Otherwise, they might overcook and scorch in the microwave.
- Baking soda: Adding baking soda to the hot sugar syrup makes lots of tiny air bubbles that give the candy the porous, honeycomb texture it's famous for.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 1 pound of peanut brittle.
- Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2 oz
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 oz each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 oz | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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