Microwave Peanut Brittle
(from heritageacademy’s recipe box)
If your microwave has a really high cooking temp, you might have to adjust your time.
Source: Ron Coker (from RecipeThing user cokerlj)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
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TIP: It is helpful to have all your ingredients pre-measured so you can add them quickly to your syrup.
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In 1 1/2 quart glass casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.
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Microwave at High for 4 minutes.
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Stir in peanuts.
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Microwave at High for 3 to 5 minutes until light brown.
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Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.
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Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
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Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
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Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.
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When cool, break into small pieces and store in an air tight container.