Microwave Peanut Brittle
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The easiest Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe you’ll ever make! This version is made in the microwave and it’s practically foolproof. It’s made with basic ingredients and everyone is sure to love it! It has a perfectly crisp texture and an irresistible nutty, caramel-like flavor.
Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle
You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make this Microwave Peanut Brittle. Not only that but it has the perfect texture and it tastes delicious! No one will even know you made it in the microwave.
It will make a perfect last-minute gift for that friend or neighbor on your list, or for yourself of course!
If you like your peanut brittle to have more of the meltaway effect, I like to spread it as little as possible so it’s light and crisp. If you like it more of the traditional way just spread it out thin. Either way, you are going to love this!
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Ingredients for Peanut Brittle
- Granulated sugar
- Light corn syrup
- Salted peanuts (unsalted works too just wait to add 1/4 tsp salt at the end with baking soda) or other nuts like pecans, almonds, or cashew
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Baking soda
Candy Making Essentials
There are some tools that are necessary for making peanut brittle. I recommend having as many of these tools on hand as you can!
- Large microwave-safe bowl, glass bowl or plastic
- Cooking spray
- Cookie sheet
- Silicone spatula
- Oven mitts
- Candy thermometer
- Airtight container for storage
- Parchment paper
How to Make Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
For directions visit allrecipes.com.
- Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end.
- Reviewers have mentioned trouble with this recipe in recent years. I believe this is due to microwaves being made with higher wattages.
- A newer watt microwave should have 30 seconds cut from each cook time.
- Note that the less you spread the mixture, the lighter the brittle will be, or the more air bubbles it will have, so if you prefer it like so then do as little spreading as possible. If you prefer it flatter then spread it out thin on your prepared baking sheet.
More Delicious Easy Treats You’ll Love!
- Microwave Caramels
- Oreo Truffles
- Pretzel Turtles
- Salted Chocolate Almond Clusters
- Sweet and Sticky Chex Mix
- Pretzel M&M Hugs
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Microwave Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- For directions visit allrecipes.com.
Notes
- Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end.
- Reviewers have mentioned trouble with this recipe in recent years. I believe this is due to microwaves being made with higher wattages.
- Newer higher wattage microwave should have 30 seconds cut from each cook time.
- Note that the less you spread the lighter the brittle will be, or more air bubbles it will have, so if you prefer it like so then do as little spreading as possible. If you prefer it flatter then spread it out thin.