Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
4.92 from 59 votes

Microwave Peanut Brittle

This recipe for Microwave Peanut Brittle is delicious! Its super easy to make and has wonderful reviews. Video included.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: candy
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: easy recipe, microwave peanut brittle, peanut brittle
Servings: 1 pound
Author: Leigh Walkup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups shelled raw peanuts Could use regular peanuts or pecans, too
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Spray a baking sheet generously. Combine sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 3 quart microwave GLASS bowl. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high until light brown. (About 9 to 10 minutes.) Microwaves vary so you will have to watch the timing.
  • Stir twice while cooking.(This gets very hot, so be careful not to get burned.) Stir in remaining ingredients. Mixture should be light and foamy. Quickly spread as thin as possible on greased baking sheet. Let cool and break into pieces. Makes about 1 pound of peanut brittle

Video

Notes

  • Remember to use a glass dish to prepare the brittle in. This mixture will become very hot, so be extra careful when handling it.
  • All microwaves vary in their wattage. So watching it is crucial. Remember that the peanut brittle mixture should be LIGHT BROWN. Watch video for more instruction.