Peanut Brittle Easy Microwave Recipes

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EASY NO-FAIL MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE



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I have been making this since microwaves first came out, it's so easy and really a no-fail recipe, you may use other kinds of nuts if desired --- *warning* this is very habit-forming :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 13m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts (use dry roasted peanuts only!)
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 3-qt heat-resistant plastic microsafe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peanuts; microwave on high for 2-3 mins longer, or until peanuts and syrup are lightly browned.
  • Add butter, vanilla and baking soda.
  • Mix until light and foamy (be careful, syrup is HOT!).
  • Pour quickly onto a buttered cookie sheet, and spread to desired thickness.
  • When cool, break into pieces.

BEST EVER MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE



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Note your microwave needs to be 750 to 950 watt. If your microwave is higher need to lower your cooking times and if your microwave is less you will need to increase your cooking time. I'm sorry I did not update this sooner.

Provided by Joyce Heddin

Categories     Candy

Time 19m

Yield 1 pound, 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and corn syrup together and cook on high for 4 minutes.
  • Add peanuts mix well and cook on high for 3 minutes.
  • Add butter and vanilla and cook on high for 2 minutes.
  • Add baking soda and mix well, mixture will foam.
  • Spread on well butter foil.
  • when completely cooled break in to pieces.
  • Store in air tight container.
  • NOTE: Any type of nut can be used in place of the peanuts.

MICROWAVE OVEN PEANUT BRITTLE



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I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good.

Provided by Linda C.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned. Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE



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I had this recipe years ago and managed to lose it, but found a friend at work that had it and I am back in the brittle business. It is extremely easy and quick to make. Since most people have the ingredients in their pantry and freezers, it is a recipe that can be made up in a few minutes if unexpected guest show up.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Candy

Time 17m

Yield 8 oz.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white Karo
1 dash salt
1 cup shelled raw peanuts (pecans, walnuts, sunflower seed, etc.)
1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Spray wax paper with Pam.
  • Combine sugar, salt and Karo in a 3 quart microwave safe glass bowl.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Microwave on high until light brown (8 to 10 minutes) stirring at least 2 times during cooking.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients adding baking soda last (mix will be foamy).
  • Stir quickly and pour onto wax paper.
  • Spread thin for brittle candy.
  • Note: You can use any type nuts you prefer or even sunflower seeds (which is my favorite).

MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is a wonderful recipe but you should only make it once a year, because you can't stop eating it.

Provided by Joyce

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

EASY MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE



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Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!

Provided by Amy B

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 ½ cups peanuts, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  • Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 537.1 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

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