Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe Is So Easy (6 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Candy Budget Recipes Desserts Snacks Holidays Gluten-free

If you've got 10 minutes and six simple ingredients, you can have a batch of crunchy, buttery peanut brittle ready for your snacking pleasure. This easy microwave peanut brittle recipe is so quick and easy, and the perfect food gift and sweet snack during the holiday season. This candy recipe is a keeper!

To make this peanut brittle recipe you will need the following ingredients from your pantry and fridge: granulated sugar, light corn syrup, peanuts, butter, baking soda and vanilla extract. The candy cooks up in about eight minutes in the microwave.

This sweet, peanutty treat is a delicious sweet snack during the day, a simple dessert after dinner or a fun food gift for friends and family. You can even crush it up and use it as a topping for cakes and cupcakes, pies and ice cream. You. Are. Welcome.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups peanuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Here's how to make it:

1. Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with nonstick cooking spray. 
2. Mix sugar and corn syrup in a microwavable bowl and cook on high for 5 minutes. 
3. Stir in peanuts and butter. Cook on high until it becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.(Almonds, cashews or pecans could be substituted for the peanuts in this easy brittle recipe.)
4. Add baking soda and vanilla. Stir until smooth and foam has disappeared. 
5. Spread onto baking sheet. Cool and break into pieces. Store the candy in an airtight container. 

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