Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
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

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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!

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Love peanut brittle, but scared to make it? Making candy is sometimes overwhelming, but this easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is fool-proof, plus so quick and easy. No one will know it was made in the microwave. 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 which is made in the microwave and it doesn’t require a candy thermometer. Easy, peasy! Honestly you guys. It’s delicious too.

It’s perfect for making to adorn Christmas trays or make a bunch and give to neighbors and friends for gifts this holiday season. Whatever you do with it they people that get to eat it are going to love you!

The goodie table at our holiday festivities is never lacking. I’m always told I need to make this family favorite

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!

Microwave Peanut Brittle Ingredients

Sugar
Corn syrup
Salt
Unsalted peanuts
Butter
Vanilla
Baking soda

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.

Tips & Tricks!

Have your cookie sheet buttered before you make the peanut brittle because it sets up fast.
You can also use parchment paper to pour your brittle onto.
Wondering why we use baking soda? Baking soda makes the brittle tender by adding air bubbles, giving it a porous texture.
To store this candy simply layer the brittle in an air tight container and place parchment or wax paper between the layers.
Peanut Brittle will keep in an airtight container for up to two months so it’s a great make ahead candy.
Switch things up and substitute the peanuts for cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans.

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Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe

This quick and easy recipe is made in the microwave which makes it a quick and easy Christmas Candy!

4.41 from 20 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Julie Evink

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.

Notes

Have your cookie sheet buttered before you make the peanut brittle because it sets up fast.
You can also use parchment paper to pour your brittle onto.
Wondering why we use baking soda? Baking soda makes the brittle tender by adding air bubbles, giving it a porous texture.
To store this candy simply layer the brittle in an air tight container and place parchment or wax paper between the layers.
Peanut Brittle will keep in an airtight container for up to two months so it's a great make ahead candy.
Switch things up and substitute the peanuts for cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans.

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Comments

Tina says
December 5, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Hi there! What type of peanuts do you recommend: dry toasted, I roasted or roasted? Thanks in advance!
- Tina says
  December 5, 2019 at 5:25 pm
  That should have read: dry roasted, unroasted, or roasted. Dang autocorrect.
  - Julie says
    December 9, 2019 at 3:33 pm
    LOL autocorrect can be such a pain! I used roasted unsalted peanuts but you can use whatever you prefer!
- Paula says
  December 16, 2019 at 2:52 pm
  Don’t care much for peanuts could u use pecans instead. Just wondering.
  - Julie says
    December 16, 2019 at 4:41 pm
    Yes you could! Let me know how it goes!
Patricia Caine says
November 28, 2019 at 3:37 am
Can I use golden syrup instead of corn syrup? This brittle looks delicious and so easy to make, but it’s difficult to find corn syrup here in UK. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
- Julie Evink says
  November 28, 2019 at 8:19 am
  I think it would from what I read, it will produce a more buttery flavor but I think that would be good!
Drema says
November 17, 2019 at 6:22 pm
I was skeptical, but this was a great recipe!!! It tastes amazing too!!! I’ll be making it alot!! Thanks
- Julie says
  November 18, 2019 at 10:22 pm
  You’re welcome! Thank you for the rating and review!
Paula heird says
November 16, 2019 at 8:54 am
I use a large flat bottom measuring cup makes eaiser to poor than a bowl and I don’t get burned. The flat bottom mixes easier. Love the penut brittle
- Julie says
  November 18, 2019 at 10:35 pm
  Thanks for the tip! Glad you enjoyed it!
Fred Waldrop says
January 3, 2019 at 9:22 pm

Not 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 am
  Oh love this tip! Thanks so much for sharing Fred. Glad you enjoyed it!
Milla Carter says
December 31, 2018 at 2:20 pm
Will salted peanuts work
- Julie Evink says
  December 31, 2018 at 2:25 pm
  Yes it will just be a little more salty.