Description
This quick and easy Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe delivers a classic, crunchy candy that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. Using simple ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts, it comes together in just minutes in the microwave, making it an ideal homemade treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup (Karo Syrup)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Combine sugar and syrup: In a microwave-safe glass bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and ½ cup light corn syrup. Stir well to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Microwave sugar mixture: Microwave the mixture on high for 5 minutes. This will melt and caramelize the sugar and syrup to form the brittle base.
- Add butter, vanilla, and peanuts: Carefully stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup cocktail peanuts into the hot sugar mixture.
- Microwave again: Return the bowl to the microwave and heat on high for another 1 minute and 30 seconds to roast the peanuts and blend the flavors.
- Stir in baking soda: Remove the bowl from the microwave and quickly stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. This will cause the mixture to foam and lighten the texture, creating the classic brittleness.
- Pour and cool: Immediately pour the mixture onto parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a Silpat mat. Spread it out into a thin rectangle shape and allow it to cool completely for about 1 hour until hard.
- Break and serve: Once cooled and hardened, break the brittle into pieces and enjoy your homemade microwave peanut brittle!
Notes
- Be cautious when handling the hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
- Use a glass microwave-safe bowl for best results to withstand the high heat.
- You can substitute cocktail peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews if desired.
- Store broken peanut brittle in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- Do not skip adding baking soda as it creates the desired light and crunchy texture.
