We all love Peanut Brittle for the holidays! This quick and easy Peanut Brittle Recipe is made in the microwave which makes it the BEST and EASIEST Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe a quick and easy Christmas Candy! If you are nervous to try to make homemade candy like this don’t be. I was too, but this recipe makes it so easy and fool proof. It’s a great beginner recipe to try!
Peanut Brittle
Thanksgiving is in the books for 2015 and we are already onto Christmas in this household! We had such a busy weekend. We had Thanksgiving on Thursday followed by Christmas on Saturday for my hub’s side of the family.
My pants officially need an elastic waistband already. I brought this delicious Crock Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn for Christmas and it was a hit. My hubs saw it all sitting in the Crock Pot and he officially said that it would never get all ate so he was looking forward to leftovers. Considering I quadrupled the batch I was sort of thinking the same thing but there wasn’t a bite left! Success!
For the goodie table, the hubs requested one of our favorites, White Chocolate Puff Corn, which is perfectly sweet and salty. Did I mention it’s as easy as this delicious Microwave Peanut Brittle? Luckily for us, there’s still a few handfuls of that left!
Peanut Brittle Recipe
We also celebrated Miss RyRy’s first birthday on Sunday. Did I mention it was a busy weekend? I’m exhausted. I think I need another weekend to recover from this one! I can’t believe that little doll is already one.
They say life doesn’t slow down as you get older and that is for sure true. I remember it like it was yesterday when I was overdue and wondering if this child would ever make her appearance. When she decided to come into the world she sure didn’t mess around.
Things haven’t changed much at all. When she decides she’s going to do something she will and you aren’t going to stop her! She’s such a blessing in our lives. Sweet and adorable and pretty much the best baby ever. Currently, books are her thing.
This weekend she was playing in the living room while I was in the kitchen and I looked over to see her looking at a book. She just loves it and so does Mommy! She mastered the word Uh-Oh last week and it’s her favorite thing now. Everything is followed with “Uh-Oh!”
I’m quite scared to entertain the thought of having a third child because I’ve had two great babies and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really willing to push it. I’m scared I’m going to have a baby with colic or something and I don’t know if I could do that!
Well, I mean I would, because you do, but uff-da that sounds trying! My mother had colic. My grandmother had to hire someone to come in and take care of her while she slept because she also had a one year old! EEEKKKKK!!!!!
Peanut Brittle Ingredients
- sugar
- corn syrup
- salt
- unsalted peanuts
- butter
- vanilla
- baking soda
Tips to make Peanut Brittle
- Can you pour peanut brittle on parchment paper? Yes! Or just butter a baking sheet, that works too.
- Why do you use baking soda in peanut brittle? Baking soda makes the brittle tender by adding air bubbles, giving it a porous texture.
- How do you store peanut brittle? It stores well between layers of parchment or wax paper and sealed in an airtight container.
- How long can you keep peanut brittle? It’s great made-ahead and will last well for up to two months!
- What kind of nuts do you use for peanut brittle? Peanuts are the obvious choice, but you can use almost any kind of nuts – cashews, walnut, hazelnuts or pecans.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Let’s talk Christmas goodies! I mean who doesn’t want to talk about those?
Do you go all out to prepare lots of goodies and make a Christmas Treat Platter where ever you go around the holidays?
I usually try to make a bunch of different cookies and have a goodie tray for the holiday parties. Although, my tray always pales in comparison to my sister-in-laws goodies tray. She actually had TWO trays of goodies at the first Christmas party of the season!
I’ve gave up on trying to out do her, but I still make a mean cookie platter! I can assure you this Microwave Peanut Brittle will be appearing this year.
This is the first time I’ve made Peanut Brittle. As much as I love it I was always scared to make it because candy thermometers intimidate me. Then I came across this recipe in a church cookbook from my neighbor I used to babysit for which is made in the microwave and it doesn’t require a candy thermometer. Easy, peasy! Honestly you guys. It’s delicious too.
How to Make Simple Peanut Brittle Recipe
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, syrup and salt.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes
- Stir in peanuts. Microwave again, stirring after 3 minutes.
- Cook in the microwave until syrup and peanuts are light brown.
- Stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until light and foamy.
- Spread on buttered cookie sheet. When cook, snap into pieces.
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Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 c. corn syrup
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 c. unsalted peanuts
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Combine sugar, syrup and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes on high.
- Stir in peanuts. Microwave 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Microwave until syrup and peanuts are light brown. Stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until light and foamy. Spread on buttered cookie sheet.
- Cool and break.
Barb says
November 30, 2015 at 12:18 pmi love peanut brittle, but when i get to the actual recipe page, it only has the words “ingredients” and “instructions” – we’ve tried 3 different computers with the same results – help please!
Julie Evink says
November 30, 2015 at 9:54 pmSorry it’s there now!
PEGGY TAYLOR says
November 30, 2015 at 4:38 pmCan not get the recipes to come up.
Julie Evink says
November 30, 2015 at 9:53 pmSorry it’s there now!
Susan says
November 30, 2015 at 4:57 pmNo recipe -just a photo!
Julie Evink says
November 30, 2015 at 9:53 pmSorry it’s there now!
Suzy says
December 10, 2015 at 12:37 pmMy current peanut brittle recipe uses raw peanuts. It is cooked on the stovetop with a candy thermometer. Does your recipe use raw or roasted peanuts? Thanks!
Julie Evink says
December 11, 2015 at 12:37 pmI use dry roasted peanuts!
Carolyn says
November 21, 2016 at 8:53 pmThis is great, every year I make peanut brittle on the stove. It takes a long time to do. Made this in the microwave and it was simple and taste great. Be careful it gets really hot and hard to handle the hot bowl and pour the ing. onto the buttered baking sheet. But in conclusion, if you like peanut brittle go for it you will love it. Will be making again for the holidays.
Julie Evink says
November 29, 2016 at 9:07 pmYes the bowl is super hot! But it’s so easy and delicious!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Gal B says
November 27, 2016 at 11:46 pmYour peanut brittle recipe looks so easy to make and yoummy. Thanks for the recipe, as I love peanut brittle. I always enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the chance to win your great give-a-way!
Julie Evink says
November 29, 2016 at 8:56 pmThanks so much Gal!
Kim says
November 30, 2016 at 3:49 pmThis will be a nice addition to the fudge, cookies and bars I make at Christmas. Thanks for the super easy recipe!
Amber says
November 30, 2016 at 5:57 pmHello, is it possible to make just a half batch? Would you need to reduced cooking time?
Thanks
Julie Evink says
November 30, 2016 at 6:41 pmYes you would need to reduce cooking time but this recipe doesn’t make a ton!
Bethany says
November 28, 2017 at 9:57 pmHow much do you reduce cooking time? I tried to make a half batch and it burned in the first round I’d microwaving.
Julie Evink says
December 13, 2017 at 10:10 pmReduce the cooking time when? I always make a full batch.
Beth says
December 12, 2017 at 5:56 pmHow many watts is your microwave? Mine is 1200, so I don’t want to over cook this. Thanks!
Bonnie Swendener says
November 28, 2018 at 11:43 amWas wondering the same thing!
Kellie Martin says
December 18, 2017 at 11:33 amAny trickster to cleaning the bowl afterwards?
Julie Evink says
December 18, 2017 at 4:26 pmSpray it with a non-stick spray first!
Kelly says
December 20, 2017 at 1:53 amThis was quick and easy! I tried 4 times to make peanut brittle the old fashion way all ended up like taffy. One try with this recipe and I made peanut brittle…
Julie Evink says
December 20, 2017 at 11:00 amI’m scared to try it the other way because of this! So glad this worked!
Beth says
December 7, 2018 at 9:36 amWow – I have never made peanut brittle but I would totally do it like this – what a great technique. Thank you!
Julie Evink says
December 7, 2018 at 10:39 amIt’s so easy and turns out delicious!
Linda says
December 7, 2018 at 10:14 amI’ve been making microwave peanut brittle for about 40 years and it’s always the most popular Christmas treat for family, neighbors and friends. In fact, I don’t think my family would forgive me if I didn’t make it! My recipe is pretty similar to yours and I make it in a production line to get all 10 lbs made every year. I have to agree with you, it is the best!
Julie Evink says
December 7, 2018 at 10:39 amWOW that’s awesome! Love that you have a “production line”!
Debra says
December 25, 2018 at 2:46 pmI have never left a comment to anyone before and I have to tell you that I made the microwave peanut brittle I’m not much of a cook or a baker for that matter I wish I would have Grease the ball first it turned out okay I guess it’s cooling right now that looks awesome. Thank you Julie and have a very Merry Christmas 😉
Debra says
December 25, 2018 at 3:08 pmOMG!!! This turned out really well thank you very much for this recipe my husband enjoyed it, and so did I. Next time I will make it cashew brittle
Julie Evink says
December 29, 2018 at 9:49 amSo glad you enjoyed it! Cashew brittle sounds awesome too!
Milla Carter says
December 31, 2018 at 2:20 pmWill salted peanuts work
Julie Evink says
December 31, 2018 at 2:25 pmYes it will just be a little more salty.
Fred Waldrop says
January 3, 2019 at 9:22 pmNot a baker or candy maker(or a poet!) However, I have made the Microwave Peanut Brittle 3 or 4 times now. Turned out great every time. Only problem, is that it is so good, that we eat it all right away. (oh darn) Tip: The bowl gets very hot in the Micro, and tricky to handle without burning yourself. I use a 2 quart Pyrex “measuring” bowl with single handle. With oven mitt you can manage it with one hand, while you scrape out the mixture with the other.
Julie Evink says
January 4, 2019 at 9:43 amOh love this tip! Thanks so much for sharing Fred. Glad you enjoyed it!