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Microwave Peanut Brittle

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Super easy candy recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • In a large, glass microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes- until there is consistent bubbling.
  • Stir in the peanuts. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes- just until the mixture turns light brown (not burnt-- watch closely!)
  • Carefully stir in the butter and the vanilla. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the baking soda. The mixture may foam and bubble-up. Carefully and quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Place it on a rack to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Use your hands to break up the peanut brittle. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • The recipe makes about 4 cups in all.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword microwave, peanut brittle
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