Microwave Peanut Brittle
Super easy candy recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a large, glass microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes- until there is consistent bubbling.
- Stir in the peanuts. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes- just until the mixture turns light brown (not burnt-- watch closely!)
- Carefully stir in the butter and the vanilla. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the baking soda. The mixture may foam and bubble-up. Carefully and quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Place it on a rack to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Use your hands to break up the peanut brittle. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- The recipe makes about 4 cups in all.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg
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