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Peanut Brittle for #ChristmasWeek #Freund

Tara Noland
Super easy microwave peanut brittle. This treat will have you making it more than once for the holidays.
4.65 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • In a 2 L (2 quart) glass bowl stir together sugar and corn syrup with a wooden spoon until mixed well. Microwave on high or 100% for 6-8 minutes until syrup is pale yellow. Keep a close eye on it!!
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, the syrup is very hot. Stir in the peanuts and mix well.
  • Microwave for 1-2 min. more or until golden in color. Immediately add the butter, vanilla, and baking soda and stir until foamy.
  • Quickly pour onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.
  • Cool and break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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