Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Description
This microwave peanut brittle is quick and simple to prepare in the microwave without a candy thermometer for a crunchy, buttery homemade confection.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1 1/2 cups peanuts, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Grease 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 the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
4
Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated.
5
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.