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    Microwave Peanut Brittle

    Published: Sep 19, 2022 · Modified: Oct 17, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Microwave Peanut Brittle is super easy to make with only 6 ingredients! It will be a family favorite treat for sure! It's perfect for some holiday snacking or to put in gift bags!

    Microwave peanut brittle on baking sheet.

    With the holiday season right around the corner I have started making some holiday treats to get ready.

    Peanut Brittle is one of my favorite treats to make, but I do not make it often. It is so rich and sweet, when I make it, I end up eating way too much! 

    This peanut brittle is made in the microwave! So, it is super easy to make with very simple ingredients! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

    How to make Microwave Peanut Brittle:

    This is pretty simple to make. Start by melting your corn syrup and sugar together. Add in your peanuts and mix them into the melted sugar and cook again.

    Then immediately mix in your butter and vanilla and cook again. After this mix in your baking soda well, then spread out the peanut brittle on the baking sheet.

    Allow it to cool completely and then break into pieces.

    Ingredients:

    • Sugar - white granulated sugar
    • Light Corn Syrup
    • Peanuts - I used salted and roasted peanuts.
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Baking Soda

    ingredients for microwave peanut brittle.

    Directions:

    Step One - Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Step Two - Place sugar and corn syrup in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 3-4 minutes string every 1 minute.

    mixing ingredients in a clear bowl.

    Step Three - Remove bowl from microwave and stir in peanuts. Place back into the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. This should now be a light brown color when done.

    Step Four - Remove bowl from microwave and stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave again for 1 minute.

    melted butter, sugar and peanuts in clear bowl.

    Step Five - Last remove the bowl again from the microwave and stir in baking soda. Your mixture should be light and foamy. Quickly pour this onto your prepared baking sheet.

    spreading peanut brittle on to a baking sheet to cool.

    Step Six - Allow to cool for 30-40 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

    peanut brittle broken into pieces on baking sheet.

    Peanut Brittle Tips and FAQs:

    1. Cooking Times May Vary - All Microwaves are different. Different brands, wattages, and settings. Even microwaves from the same brand have differences. You may need to edit your cooking times accordingly. You have to make sure you don't overcook the sugars so that they harden in the microwave or burn.
    2. Stirring Is Your Friend - While you are cooking with the microwave, if you feel you need to keep stirring the brittle you should. Stirring will prevent the sugars from hardening.
    3. Watch the Color - The color to this is key. Once the peanuts are added in and mixed in, they will change the color. Overheating could cause the color to get too dark, so watch the microwave while cooking.

    peanut brittle stacked on top of each other.

    Try some of my other candy recipes:

    Caramel Apples - Fall is the best time of year and there are so many recipes to make to celebrate! These Caramel Apples are really easy and fun to make. Learn how to make easy Caramel Apples with this recipe!

    White Trash Recipe - White Trash (also known as White Chocolate Trail Mix) is Cheerios, Chex, Pretzels, Peanuts and M&Ms all covered in melted white chocolate. This is a great snack for the holidays or any party or gathering you are having!

    Valentine's Day Pretzel M&M Hugs - These M&M Pretzel Hugs are the perfect festive treats for Valentine's Day. These Valentine's Day Pretzel Hugs are made with only 3 ingredients and are the perfect teat for your next holiday party or gathering.

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    Microwave peanut brittle

    Microwave Peanut Brittle

    Jennie Duncan
    This Microwave Peanut Brittle is super easy to make with only 6 ingredients! It will be a family favorite treat for sure! It's perfect for some holiday snacking or to put in gift bags!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Cooling time 30 mins
    Course Candy, Dessert, Microwave, Treat
    Cuisine American, Candy, dessert
    Servings 12 pieces
    Calories 183 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup light corn syrup
    • 1 cup peanuts (I used salted and roasted peanuts)
    • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Place sugar and corn syrup in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 3-4 minutes string every 1 minute.
    • Remove bowl from microwave and stir in peanuts. Place back into the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. This should now be a light brown color when done.
    • Remove bowl from microwave and stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave again for 1 minute.
    • Last remove the bowl again from the microwave and stir in baking soda. Your mixture should be light and foamy. Quickly pour this onto your prepared baking sheet.
    • Allow to cool for 30-40 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

    Notes

    Peanut Brittle Tips and FAQs:
    1. Cooking Times May Vary - All Microwaves are different. Different brands, wattages, and settings. Even microwaves from the same brand have differences. You may need to edit your cooking times accordingly. You have to make sure you don't overcook the sugars so that they harden in the microwave or burn.
    2. Stirring Is Your Friend - While you are cooking with the microwave, if you feel you need to keep stirring the brittle you should. Stirring will prevent the sugars from hardening.
    3. Watch the Color - The color to this is key. Once the peanuts are added in and mixed in, they will change the color. Overheating could cause the color to get too dark, so watch the microwave while cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pieceCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 29IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
    Keyword Microwave Peanut Brittle
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