Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

This microwave peanut brittle is quick and simple to prepare in the microwave without a candy thermometer for a crunchy, buttery homemade confection.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• cooking spray
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 1.5 cups peanuts, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.

Step 2

Grease a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.

Step 3

Heat sugar mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated.

Step 5

Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.