Microwave Peanut Brittle

Contributed bySherry Peterson
Microwave peanut brittle pieces on a white plate, showing shiny caramel coating and embedded peanuts.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tsp, baking soda
  • 2 cup peanuts (dry roasted works best)
Yield: 1 Pan
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Instructions

In a glass bowl, stir sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then stir. Microwave 4 minutes on high, then add butter, vanilla and peanuts. Microwave 5 minutes on high. Take out and stir in baking soda. Place mixture in buttered pan, such as pizza pan or cookie sheet with edges, to cool. 

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