Microwave Peanut Brittle

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings
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Description

This microwave peanut brittle is an easy and fuss-free way to make deliciously crunchy homemade candy. Perfect for gift giving or to treat yourself!

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1 Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
2 Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for 3 ½ minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla: microwave for 1 ½ minutes.
3 Stir in baking soda until light and foamy; immediately pour onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

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