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Microwave Peanut Brittle

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 cup corn syrup

  • 2 cups raw peanuts

  • 2 cups raw sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tbs butter

Directions

  • To a large microwave safe bowl add the corn syrup, peanuts, sugar and salt. Stick in the microwave for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from microwave, stir. Cook another 4 minutes.
  • Another time: Remove from microwave, stir. Cook another 4 minutes.
  • Another time: Remove from microwave, stir. Cook another 2 minutes.
  • Now stir in butter and vanilla. Place back in microwave additional 1 minutes.
  • Now stir in baking soda. Stir well as it bubbles.
  • On a sheet pan lined with greased tin foil, pour peanut brittle mix on and set aside for 1 – 1 1/2 hours to harden.
  • Break into smaller pieces and enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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