Homemade Peanut Brittle Microwave Recipe!

Homemade Peanut Brittle Microwave Recipe

Here is my favorite Homemade Peanut Brittle Microwave Recipe for the Holidays! If you are in a hurry and don’t like using a candy thermometer, check out this Homemade Peanut Brittle Microwave Recipe! This recipe is super easy to follow and DELICIOUS! Perfect for taking to Christmas Parties or to the office! You can also make this Peanut Brittle to give to your neighbors for Christmas! Everyone loves Homemade Peanut Brittle, and I have found that this recipe is better than the candy you find at most craft fairs! Mmmm! Plus, here are even more of my favorite Recipes!

Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe

Here’s What You Need!

1 Cup Karo Syrup
2 Cups Raw Peanuts
2 Cups Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda

Directions:
1. Mix Karo, Peanuts, Sugar, and Salt in a large microwaveable bowl.

2. Microwave and stir the mixture as follows…
4 minutes, stir
4 minutes, stir
4 minutes, stir
2 minute, stir

3. Add Vanilla and Butter and Stir.

4. Microwave 1 minute (keep in mind that the Peanut Brittle will be VERY HOT! Be sure to use pot holders and be very careful!

5. Add 2 Teaspoons of Baking Soda and stir quickly until the Peanut Brittle starts to foam.

6. Quickly pour the Peanut Brittle on to aluminum foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Tip: Put the aluminum foil on a baking sheet or something that will be able to withstand the heat.

7. Spread the Peanut Brittle as thin as possible and let the Peanut Brittle cool for 45 minute to an hour.

8. Break the Peanut Brittle apart into small pieces and enjoy!

 

This is a holiday tradition in my house! We make it every year (multiple times) for Thanksgiving and Christmas! I hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Plus, be sure to check out this Crackle Corn Recipe for another one of our favorite Holiday Traditions!

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