How to Make Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something so delightfully nostalgic about the taste of homemade peanut brittle. The buttery, sweet candy that crackles and crunches in your mouth, with the perfect hint of roasted peanuts. And the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make. In fact, with the help of your microwave, you can whip up a batch of this irresistible treat in no time at all. That’s right – you don’t need to fuss with candy thermometers or spend hours stirring over a hot stove. This recipe for Easy Microwave Pe...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups peanuts, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Grease a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  • Heat sugar mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated.
  • Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 537mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 243mg