Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
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Microwave Peanut Brittle

By: Cindy Carnes 
"This recipe was given to me by a friend quite a few years ago."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

  1. In a 3 quart casserole dish, combine the corn syrup, sugar and peanuts. Microwave on high for 12 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla, cook on high for 4 minutes. Stir in baking soda.
  2. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet; cool and break into pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 102 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2004 by IRISHHEART   view full review
I made this recipe in a Panasonic Inverter 1000 Watt microwave oven. I checked the candy at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by DIVAQUEEN   view full review
YES, FOR MOST HIGH POWERED MICROWAVES THE COOKING TIMES ARE FAR TOO EXTREME WHICH RESULTS IN...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by CSEELA   view full review
We had problem with burning the peanut brittle becouse our microwave was a 1000 watts. So we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe came in a book with my microwave in 1990 and it is a must every Christmas! So...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2002 by ACLVR1   view full review
This is so easy and so good! **** Note - I did reduce cooking time to 9 Min and then 3 min. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by MIKECOMICS   view full review
THIS IS SO SIMPLE AND MMMMM GOOD. i WOULD CHECK THE WATTS ON YOUR MICROWAVE AND ADJUST TIME...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by Cindy Carnes   view full review
This recipe is the BEST! My microwave is very old, the wattage is lower, I am sure. The time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by KAREN COMPAS   view full review
This was my first time ever making peanut brittle. OMG! It was so simple and it tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by sdavey516   view full review
This was very easy to make. A little messy for a first timer but turned out great. Used mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by CASHMEER   view full review
simple and the taste is wonderful!

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