Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is made right in the microwave. Don’t waste your money on those store bought peanut brittles when you can make your own in less than 2 hours.
The key to making Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is to take your time. If you are not sure if your micro wave is high powered or not, then start each process with one minute less than the instructions recommend.
I bought my roasted, salted peanuts in the bulk section at the grocery store, but you can always use store brand or Planters.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Sugar
- White corn syrup
- Roasted, salted peanuts
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
How Do I Make Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Using a 1 1/2 quart glass dish, stir together sugar and syrup.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lightly buttering it.
- Microwave on High for 2-4 minutes.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract to the mixture, stir until well combined.
- Microwave on High for 1-2 minutes.
- Peanuts will start to turn lightly browned and mixture will be very hot.
- Using a hot pad to hold the mixture, add the baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
- Pour mixture on to the baking sheet.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 1 hour.
- When it is cool, break into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
Tips and Tricks for Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle:
- If you have a high powdered microwave make sure to shorten the time on each process by 45 seconds to a minute.
- If you are not sure if your micro wave is high powered or not, then start each process with one minute less than the instructions recommend.
- Have all the ingredients ready to go as each step one needs to work quickly.
- Also make sure to put hot water in the hot bowl when cleaning up, this makes clean up a lot easier and you won’t break your bowl by adding cold water to a hot bowl.
How Do I Store Peanut Brittle?
- Store peanut brittle (after it’s completely cooled) in an airtight container at room temperature, for up to 6-8 weeks.
- Do not refrigerate, as the moisture from the fridge will cause the brittle to soften.
- Peanut brittle can be frozen and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Yield: 12 people
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is perfect for your neighbors, family and friends. Don't buy expensive peanut brittle, make your own.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Using a 1 1/2 quart glass dish, stir together sugar and syrup.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Prepare a baking sheet or cookie sheet by lightly buttering it.
- Microwave on High for 2-4 minutes. Depending on if your microwave cooks faster than others.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract to the mixture, stir until well combined.
- Microwave on High for 1-2 minutes.
- Peanuts will start to turn lightly browned and mixture will be very hot.
- Using a hot pad to hold the mixture, add the baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture on to the baking sheet.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 1 hour.
- When it is cool, break into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
* If you have a high powdered microwave, make sure to shorten the time on each process by 45 seconds to a minute.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 180Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 1mgSodium 166mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 1gSugar 28gProtein 3g