RCI-DS.003.0215.001
Microwave Peanut Brittle
This is an easier version of Peanut Brittle that can be prepared in under 10 minutes using a microwave.
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
Method
1
Combine sugar and white corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until the sugar begins to dissolve.
2 minutes
2
Microwave the mixture on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir after 2.5 minutes to ensure even heating.
5 minutes
3
Add the roasted peanuts to the hot sugar mixture and stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
1 minutes
4
Microwave for an additional 1 minute on high until the mixture becomes light golden and the peanuts are well toasted.
1 minutes
5
Remove from microwave and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
1 minutes
6
Add baking soda and stir vigorously for about 10 seconds until the mixture becomes foamy and light.
1 minutes
7
Pour the brittle mixture onto a buttered baking sheet in a thin, even layer, working quickly before it hardens.
2 minutes
8
Allow to cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until hard and crisp.
30 minutes
9
Break the cooled brittle into bite-sized pieces with your hands or a candy hammer and store in an airtight container.