Microwave Peanut Brittle

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup (white)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. roasted peanuts, pecans, cashews or almonds (raw will work fine)
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine corn syrup and sugar in a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish.
  2. 2
    Stir well until evenly blended.
  3. 3
    Microwave on High for four minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in nuts and microwave on High three to five minutes until light brown.
  5. 5
    Stir in butter and vanilla, blending well. Microwave on High one to two minutes.
  6. 6
    Add soda and stir gently just until light and foamy.
  7. 7
    Quickly pour onto lightly greased baking dish.
  8. 8
    Cool.
  9. 9
    Break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
  10. 10
    Makes about 1 pound.

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