Description
Learn how to make delicious Microwave Peanut Brittle at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or as a homemade gift!
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Mixture: Grease or line a baking sheet. In a microwave-safe glass bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave for 4 minutes until bubbling.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in peanuts and microwave for 3–4 minutes until light golden.
- Final Steps: Add butter and vanilla, microwave for 1 minute. Quickly mix in baking soda until foamy. Spread mixture on the baking sheet to cool.
Notes
- Work quickly when adding baking soda, as the mixture hardens fast.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
