Microwave Peanut Brittle

Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) dry roasted peanuts; 1 cup (225 ml) white sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) light corn syrup; pinch salt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups (350 ml) dry roasted peanuts
1 cup (225 ml) white sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) light corn syrup
pinch salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

Directions

1

Grease cookie sheet.
2

In microwave safe bowl, mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
3

Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on high, mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned.
4

Stir in butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
5

Quickly stir in baking soda, just til it is foamy.
6

Pour immediatley on cookie sheet.
7

Let cool 15 minutes, til set.
8

Break into pieces.
9

Store in an airtight container.