Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2009

6 minutes, add butter, then another 1:45, came out PERFECT!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2009

This is a wonderful recipe! This was my first time making candy and was very nervous at first. I was so impressed by the end result. I decided to only mix the sugars in the bowl first and then microwave for 6 minutes. I took it out and then added the peanuts, butter and vanilla. I also decided to lay out parchment paper on the cookie sheet and spray that with cooking spray. It turned out so good! I'm giving some away for christmas!

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MIZ DIVA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2009

By far this is THE BEST recipe for peanut brittle. Soooooooooo easy and very yummy!!!!!

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Lil Leece

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009

turns out great. I followed other people's instructions as I have a 1200 watt microwave and so I did it for 2 min, and then another 2 min, and it was softer than taffy, so I did the original times and it came out perfect. Made some for my neighbor and she said it was the best home made peanut brittle and couldn't believe it was made in the microwave in such little time.

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NIKKIANDERSON

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2009

This is a very easy recipe to make. Keep your eye on the brittle as it can burn very easily if you leave it in too long.

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009

Turned out great. Read some reviews first and used some hints. I have a new microwave so started @ 3 and 1/2 Min. Added butter and Vanilla - stirred a little. (Note:All of my sugar had not melted yet.) Returend to microwave and cooked for 3 minutes more. removed and added Baking soda....foamed right up. Stirred a few seconds to get it all combinded then spread onto baking sheet that I sprayed with PAM before hand. Good luck! I think it's great and easy!

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Batteman87

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2009

I rated this recipe several years ago & it is still the BEST!!!! Everyone I give this to can not believe I made it in the microwave. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2009

Turns out good everytime I've made it! Does set quickly so have everything ready!

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Brandie

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

This recipe rocks!! Having never made brittle before, or any candy for that matter, I didn't want to have to going out and buying a candy thermometer or worry about things like "hard ball". I'm not even sure if 700 watt microwaves are even made anymore, but mine is a 1500, which was made in 05. I followed Mariezee's time exactly and everthing turned out just awesome. I followed the original recipe exactly as well. I made 5 batches today and each one turned out perfect. I have a lot of reicpes on this site saved, but this is one of the best ones I've made in a while.

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Jimmy78

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Home Town: Ely, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

I'm just rating the microwave method since I used cajun seasoned pumpkin seeds instead of peanuts- it came out sweet and spicy and SO good!!! I will definitely do again with peanuts! I've had mixed results with candy making, but this is fool proof! Just have to adjust time to your micro wattage, and keep an eye on it THE WHOLE TIME. I did the whole thing in my big pyrex measuring cup, easy to measure and micro in one container, it's easy to watch since it's clear, plus the handle doesn't get hot. My microwave is 1600w... full power, I did sugar + syrup for 3.5 mins, stirred in pumpkin seeds and micro 2.5 mins more, added butter and vanilla micro 2.5 mins, then removed and stirred in baking soda. Took the advice to spread out onto the back side of a buttered cookie sheet and this worked great! Let sit 5 mins, then in frige for 5 more and broke it up. The hardest part about this recipe is not eating it all in one sitting!

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Starlet

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Living In: Maple Valley, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

This came out a lot darker than the picture but that's probably because I threw everything in all at once except for the baking soda. Opps. Also, didn't have nuts so used a half cup of peanut butter. Tastes good though and my dog likes it too.

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Hannen1

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

This was so easy and yummy. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

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Shawn

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

I cannot believe how easy and good this is. Thanks for sharing! :o)

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Jody

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

Good recipe, however you have to make a few batches to get the temp just right as some microwaves have different levels of cooking. The first batch I made had good flavor, but was WAY too chewy, the second I added time in the cooking process and it came out perfect.

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2009

Mine didn't turn out, but I know it was because of my microwave and the humid day. I can see why these are a hit if they do turn out - they are simple and quick. But, it was disappointing to have to throw a batch away.

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2009

I've been perfecting my microwave brittle recipe for a year and last night I couldn't find my recipe. I made this recipe and it was the best one yet. I've been heating the sugar, syrup and peanuts from the start and this recipe adds the peanuts later. It makes a huge difference. Thanks so much.

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Anne

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2009

It was like superglue on our teeth, you couldn't chew it. Shouldn't it be cruncy?

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2009

I've tried many, and this is exellent! Microwaving makes it easier, and being able to use dry roast peanuts rather than the raw ones means I always have what I need on hand. Thanks! (and my dad the peanut brittle fanatic thanks you!)

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Reviewed: May 31, 2009

This is the best peanut brittle I have ever eaten. I've made it twice and it was PERFECT both times. I did leave out the vanilla and it didn't make any difference.

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

I agree with others..you have to get the timing just perfect for your microwave! But this is amazing brittle. Easiest thing I've ever made! For easy peel-off, I dump the hot mixture onto an upside down baking sheet. Comes off and breaks up nicely!

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