Amazing Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe Video

A fast and easy way to make delicious peanut brittle!

Summary

Cooking Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Raw shelled peanuts1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Butter1 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 425 Calories from Fat 157

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19 g28.8%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g14.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1.8 mg0.6%

Sodium 292.7 mg12.2%

Total Carbohydrates 61 g20.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 42.5 g

Protein 9 g18.8%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.8% Iron 9.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Generously butter a cookie sheet and set aside.
2. In a 2 quart microwave safe dish, add the shelled peanuts, sugar, light corn syrup and salt. Stir to combine everything together.
3. Microwave the above mixture on high for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave.
4. Add the butter and the vanilla extract in it. Stir until well blended.
5. Put the dish back in the microwave for 2 minutes again or until the mixture takes a light brown brittle color.
6. Once you get the desired color, remove from microwave and add the baking soda in it and give it a stir.
7. Pour the mixture in the buttered cookie sheet and spread it into a thin layer and and let it cool.

SERVING
9. Once cooled, break it into pieces to serve.
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