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Peanut Brittle Recipe

Super easy microwave peanut brittle. This treat will have you making it more than once for the holidays.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, Munchies, Peanut Brittle, Snacks
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Tara Noland

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: 1 | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g