Microwave Peanut Brittle
This is an easier version of Peanut Brittle that can be prepared in under 10 minutes using a microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Ingredients for 6 servings (430 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
- 2
In 1½-quart casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
Microwave - 3
Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3–5 minutes or until light brown.
Microwave - 4
Add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Microwave at high 1–2 minutes more. The peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Microwave - 5
Add baking soda and stir gently until light and foamy.
- 6
Pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet. Let cool ½–1 hour.
- 7
When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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