Quick and Delicious Microwave Peanut Brittle

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • ½cuplight corn syrup

  • 1 ½cupspeanuts, or more to taste

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. Grease 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 the microwave on high for 5 minutes.

  4. Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated.

  5. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
26%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
537mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
23%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
42g
Protein
9g
17%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
243mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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