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5 from 4 votes

Microwave Peanut Brittle

This Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe is quick and easy to make, and a perfect gift during the busy holiday season.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Cooling Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: candy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Brittle
Servings: 24
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Heidi Rasmussen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
  • dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  • Prepare a pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    Baking sheet with non stick cooking spray for Microwave Peanut Brittle.
  • Stir together light corn syrup, sugar, raw Spanish peanuts and salt in a microwave safe bowl.
    Mixing bowl with ingredients for Microwave Peanut Brittle combined. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Cook on High for 7 1/2 minutes, stirring every 2 1/2 minutes. (Careful the bowl will be hot)
    Mixing bowl with wooden spoon stirring peanut brittle.
  • Remove from microwave and add vanilla, butter and baking soda.
    Mixing bowl with fluffy peanut brittle and wooden spoon.
  • Pour onto prepared pan and spread out into a thick layer.
    Peanut Brittle spread out on a greased baking sheet and a wooden spoon.
  • Allow peanut brittle to cool for 10 minutes.
    Cooled Peanut Brittle on a baking sheet.
  • Break into pieces by hand or (preferred method) slam the pan on the counter top a few times.
    Cracked pieces of Peanut Brittle on a baking sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

  • Please do not double this recipe. It cooks so fast, you can quickly make two or more batches as needed.
  • Switch peanuts out with cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts or other fruits and  nuts for different flavors.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the cooled microwave peanut brittle for an extra special treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg