Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

Description

Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  2. Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  3. Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color
  5. 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 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.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Total Time: 18 mins

Servings: 6

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