Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistible homemade peanut brittle is easier than you might think to make. Gluten, egg, and soy-free with optional chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp plus a pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a large cookie sheet.
- In a 2-quart glass mixing bowl or casserole dish mix together granulated sugar and corn syrup.
- Microwave on high power for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the peanuts and salt.
- Microwave on high power for 4 minutes.
- Mix in butter and vanilla stirring until butter is melted.
- Microwave on high power for 2 minutes. The mixture will be a golden brown color near the end. If not, add an extra minute or two because the peanut brittle will be chewy, not brittle if undercooked. Microwaves do vary.
- Stir in baking soda. (This is the fun part; it gets all foamy)
- Quickly pour mixture on the greased cookie sheet and spread it as thin as you can.
- Cool then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container or it will become soft.