Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I wish I had looked at the review beforehand....but I had to learn the hard way:(....my microwave burnt the peanut brittle and I used the last of my corn syrup. I will try it again and this time I will not cook as long.

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mamaRegina8

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

burned it twice 12 min is too long. the other recipes only call for 4.

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bellaleap

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2010

I'v never made tis before and found this recipe simple and delicious. It also made great gifts. I used a glass bowl instead of cassrol dish

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rosew

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2010

I was shocked and pleased. I know this can be hard to make for the first time, but I tried just a half batch and guessed with my microwave. I had no idea when it was done and not too done, but I cooked it first for about 7 minutes, then added butter and vanilla and then cooked another 3 minutes. It seems to taste good and be the right consistency. : )

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AmericaninGermany

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2010

I was torn on what rating to give this. My end result was a gooey mess, it tasted good but not brittle. I don't know if it was my microwave or what. After reading other reviews of microwaves burning the mixture I reduced the cooking time to 9 minutes and 3 minutes since my microwave is high wattage. I will not try this again.

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Punky'sMom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Oologah, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

not good burt 2 times

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debbie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Peru, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2009

Very easy..very good. Thankyou for recipe!

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angie

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2009

I tried the recipe 3 times and each time I came out with a soft sticky substance instead of brittle, but it tasted okay.

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Jamie H.

Home Town: Cashmere, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

This was good in flavor, but as it turned out, mine didn't get cooked enough! We have a 1250 watt microwave, so I decided to reduce the cooking time to 8 and 2 1\2 minutes. Well, I was wrong, it seemed cooked, but never hardened up. I gave it to my Grandmother anyway, and she said it was good, if you eat it in small pieces. I put what I had in the oven (350 degrees) to cook it a little more, and that worked fine. I may try this out again, except cook it a little more.

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Bball4Him

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Durham, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

Good recipe BUT....Nothing on this recipe indicated the wattage of the microwave. This recipe cannot be cooked for 12 minutes on a newer high watt microwave after the total 16 minutes the mixture exploded out the bowl with the addition of the baking soda. The peanuts were already 'burnt smelling' when it came to 6 minutes on the timer. It tasted like marshmallows blackened over a campfire. I threw it all in the trash, and started over. I cooked it for only 6 min, THEN added the peanuts with the butter and vanilla. Cooked it for another 4 minutes....tested it with the old water trick then added the baking soda...Much Better....BUT....not nearly enough peanuts. I would put in like 2 cups for the amount of the candy mixture it makes.

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