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Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

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"Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!" — Amy B

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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

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Directions

Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 18 mins

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Feb 04, 2013

I love peanut brittle and found this recipe to be a wonderful way to make it fast and very easily.

—Deb C

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Feb 11, 2013

This was easy, tasty and beautiful to look at.

—kim

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Nutrition

Calories
439 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
62.3 g
20%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
20.1 g
31%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
8.7 g
17%

Sodium
537 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 439
Calories from Fat: 181

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.1g 31 %
** Saturated Fat 3.7g 19 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 537mg 21 %
** Potassium 243mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 62.3g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 8.7g 17 %
Sugars 42.2g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 49 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 29 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.