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MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE

Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe is so simple to make and tastes amazing. This peanut brittle recipe without a candy thermometer is easy and so delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE
Servings: 16
Calories: 138kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Generously butter a cookie sheet. In a 2-quart (8 cup) glass mixing bowl, using a spoon, stir together granulated sugar and corn syrup. Microwave mixture on HIGH power 4 minutes.
  • Stir in peanuts and salt, microwave on HIGH power 3 1/2 minutes.
  • Mix in butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter is melted. Microwave on HIGH power 1 1/2 minutes.Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end.
  • Stir in baking soda (mixture will become fluffy and foamy). Pour and and lightly spread out onto prepared baking sheet. Don’t over spread and move quickly
  • Allow to cool at room temperature then break into pieces once set.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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