Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
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Microwave Peanut Brittle

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"This is a wonderful recipe but you should only make it once a year, because you can't stop eating it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (289)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 pounds
 

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. Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
  2. Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 61 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by Carolyn   view full review
People rave about this, and it is so simple. To help with cleanup, soak the measuring cup or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by Rebecca   view full review
This is a great recipe, fast, fun, easy and delicious. The first time I made it I followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by C.C.   view full review
This really was delicious. The only thing is that the baking soda needs to be stirred in very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by DANDK1997   view full review
Definitely be careful with this recipe! It did NOT work in my too-powerful-for-this-recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by TRACYPEACH1   view full review
This recipe is awesome. I have been reading all the reviews on microwave peanut brittle, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by GUIDOSWIFE   view full review
At work they call this "Crack Candy" - it's addictive, insanely good, and takes maybe 15...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by LITTLEDARLING   view full review
A++++. This recipe is wonderful. Although I did make a few changes. I used raw spanish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by LYNNESKITCHEN   view full review
I've tried this recipe twice and it burnt both times before I even added the butter & vanilla....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by LEXI70   view full review
WOW! This is super easy!! The first batch I made did not turn out because I didn't cook it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by TRINAFOS   view full review
Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. My only tip is DO NOT USE A PLASTIC BOWEL to make...

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