Microwave Peanut Brittle - Master Cookbook Recipe # 381

Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle - Master Cookbook Recipe # 381
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 10-12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Salted butter; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Light corn syrup; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1 heaping cup Raw peanuts (skins on); 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1-1/2 tsp Baking soda

This version uses a full stick of butter for an extra rich, buttery crunch. It’s the perfect quick way to get that authentic Southern brittle flavor using your microwave!

This is recipe #381 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 8 minTotal time: 18 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Salted butter
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Light corn syrup
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 heaping cup Raw peanuts (skins on)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1-1/2 tsp Baking soda

Instructions

Roast the Peanuts: Since peanuts won't toast in the microwave, roast them on a cookie sheet at 350°F for 8 minutes first. This is essential for the best flavor!
Combine: In a glass batter bowl, stir together the roasted peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
First Heat (3 mins): Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well.
Second Heat (3 mins): Microwave for 3 more minutes.
Note: Watch for the candy to start turning golden brown.
Add Butter & Vanilla: Stir in the butter and vanilla extract, then microwave for a final 2 minutes.
Tip: Use the "cold water test",drop a bit in water; if it forms a hard string, it's ready!
The Foam: Add the baking soda and stir quickly until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
Set: Immediately pour the mixture onto a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Let it cool completely until hardened, then break into pieces.

Notes

Important Tip from Collard Valley Cooks: Microwave wattages vary! These instructions are based on a 1000-watt microwave. Keep a close eye on it toward the end,you want a beautiful golden brown, but be careful not to burn it!