Go Back
–+ servings
Microwave Peanut Brittle

Microwave Peanut Brittle

Delightful Microwave Peanut Brittle combines sugar and peanuts in a quick and easy recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brittle
  • 1 cup granulated sugar this is the base that gives the brittle its delightful sweetness.
  • ½ cup light corn syrup helps prevent crystallization, ensuring a smooth texture in your peanut brittle.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter adds richness and a subtle creaminess to the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the overall sweetness with a warm, aromatic note.
  • 1 cup cocktail peanuts these give the brittle its signature crunch and nutty flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda added at the end to create that lovely bubbly texture.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet or parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Microwave Peanut Brittle
  1. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir together until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Microwave the mixture on high for about 5 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent it from overflowing.
  3. Add butter, vanilla, and peanuts to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until every peanut is coated.
  4. Microwave for another 1 minute and 30 seconds, until the mixture is bubbling vigorously.
  5. Stir in baking soda quickly, watching it foam up to create the bubbly texture.
  6. Pour the mixture onto a prepared surface and spread it into a rectangle shape.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra decadent treat. For best results, monitor the microwave closely.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!