Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

          

Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups peanuts, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    8 mins

  • READY IN

    18 mins

Directions

  1. Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  2. Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  3. Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 439 kcal
Carbohydrates: 62.3 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 8.7 g
Sodium: 537 mg

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