Microwave Peanut Brittle
Crunchy, sweet, and ready in minutes—this Microwave Peanut Brittle is a holiday favorite made easier than ever.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 cups raw sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbs butter
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition
Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 110g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
