Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

Rich peanut brittle is quick and easy to prepare by using the microwave for all the cooking. No need for a candy thermometer!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• cooking spray
• 1 ½ cups peanuts, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. 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.