Peanut Brittle Recipe
Servings 12
Easy microwave peanut brittle recipe that makes a crispy airy peanut brittle perfect for Christmas treats or a gift idea. This old-fashioned homemade recipe is made in an 1100 watt microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups raw peanuts with skins
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
**This recipe is based on an 1100-watt microwave.
- Combine peanuts, sugar, and corn syrup in a 1 1/2 quart microwavable dish. Microwave for four minutes and 25 seconds at 70% power. Stir.
- Microwave again for four minutes at 70% power. Add butter and vanilla and stir until combined.
- Microwave for the final time at 70% power for 2 minutes. Add baking soda and quickly stir until foamy and light.
- Spread onto greased baking sheet. Let spread until about 1/4 inch thick.
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Notes
If you don't have a 1100 microwave you can adjust the power at which the microwave is on. You do not need to adjust the time. For example, my mom originally did the recipe with a 700 watt microwave at full power. The 1100 watt example is at 70%.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg