Easy Peanut Brittle (Microwave)
Learn how to make quick and easy microwave peanut brittle recipe with simple ingredients and without a candy thermometer. It's sweet, salty and crunchy and a classic candy for Christmas holidays.
Servings: 30 Pieces
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Corn syrup Light
- 1.5 cups Peanuts Roasted and salted
- 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a wooden spoon with an oil spray.
- In a a large bowl, add sugar and corn syrup and mix until combined. The mixture will be stiff and hard to stir. That's okay. Use a glass bowl that's microwave-safe.
- Heat this mixture (uncovered) in this microwave on high power for 5 minutes. It will start bubbling vigorously.
- Remove bowl from microwave and add peanuts and butter. Mix to combine. everything well. Work quickly because the cooler the mixture becomes, the harder it is to mix it together.
- Heat this mixture in the microwave again on high power for 2 to 4 minutes, until the mixture turns a medium-brown caramel shade. Keep a very close eye after 2 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave and add the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will start bubbling A LOT but that's normal and gives the brittle its unique texture. Mix quickly until combined.
- Pour this mixture onto your baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper or been lightly greased with oil. Work quickly and and spread this mixture as evenly as you can.
- Let the brittle cool and set at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Then, break it into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Replace peanuts with any other nuts of your choice.
- Don't replace baking soda with baking powder. Make sure it's fresh and not expired for best results.
- Use a microwave-safe glass bowl (not plastic!) because the mixture becomes extremely hot.
- Don't rush the cooling process by chilling in fridge or freezer because that can make this sticky.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in a covered box with wax paper separating the layers for up to 1 month. Keep it away from humidity!
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg