Try Microwave Peanut Brittle for a dessert that looks like it's from a professional candy shop! Enjoy tasty microwave peanut brittle in less than 20 minutes and impress everyone in the family with your candy making skills.
What You Need
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11 servings
Original recipe yields 11 servings
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
Let's Make It
1
Microwave sugar and corn syrup in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 3 min. Stir in peanuts. Microwave an additional 3 to 5 min. or until golden brown.
2
Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is completely melted. Microwave 1 min. Stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam.)
3
Spread mixture onto baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Substitute 1-1/2 cups sesame nut mix or any mixed nuts for peanuts.
Nutrition
Calories
210
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol less than 5mg
1%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 32g
64%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 1 lb. or 11 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.