Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Submitted by Angie Dyer from Adams Electric Cooperative
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup Planter’s Dry Roasted, Salted Peanuts
1 cup White Sugar
1/2 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
1 tsp. Butter
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Baking Soda
Directions:
Line medium-sized cookie sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
Measure out all ingredients and have them ready, as this is a fast-paced recipe that sets quickly.
Your bowl will become hot, so have some hot pads or oven mitts handy!
In large microwave safe bowl, stir together sugar and syrup.
Microwave 4 minutes on High.
Stir in peanuts.
Microwave 4 minutes on High.
Add butter and vanilla to mixture, stir well.
Microwave 1 minute on High.
Stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
Quickly pour mixture onto parchment-lined cookie sheet, spread to desired thickness, then set aside.
Immediately soak bowl in extra hot water to clean.
Let cool for 1 hour or more.
When cool, break into small pieces and ENJOY!
