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peanut brittle(microwave)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Betty Campisi
@BLCBaking
Kaplan, LA

This is a very easy recipe. Another one of my families favorite snacks.

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For peanut brittle(microwave)

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    white corn syrup
  • 1 c
    raw peanuts
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make peanut brittle(microwave)

  • 1
    Combine first four ingredients in an 8 cup glass measure or large bowl. Cook on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir well after 4 minutes.
  • 3
    Add butter and vanilla and blend well.
  • 4
    Cook on HIGH 1 minute. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
  • 5
    Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy.
  • 6
    Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 7
    When cool, break into small pieces and store in air-tight container.
  • 8
    If roasted, salted peanuts are used, omit salt and add peanuts after first 4 min. of cooking
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