My Aunt's Microwave Peanut Brittle | Made with only 6 ingredients!
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Published 2021-03-11
I’ve always want to make them and I finally got the recipe from here. A few things to note about this, though, is that every microwave is different. The times I list here may not be the same for your microwave. So, your first or second batch may not be perfect. But, once you have the timing down for your microwave, you’ll be making batch after batch for family and friends.
Also, because this is a quick recipe, measure out all of your ingredients first and have them ready as the microwave completes each cycle.
Peanut Brittle Recipe
Ingredients
1 cu Granulated Sugar
1/2 cu Light Corn Syrup
1 1/2 cu Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 tbl Butter
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Soda
Additional tools
Microwave Oven Safe Bowl (about 1 1/2 quart size)
Metal Spoon
Canola Oil Spray
9”x13” Baking Sheet
Well padded oven mitts or thick kitchen towel
Method
Prepare pan by spraying it with canola oil spray and set aside. Spray the spoon you’ll be working with as well.
Mix sugar and corn syrup together in microwave safe bowl. Microwave high for 5 minutes. Add the dry roasted peanuts and stir to combine. Microwave for 2 minutes.
Stir in the butter and vanilla. Microwave for 1 minute longer.
Remove bowl and add baking soda. Mixture will foam a bit. Stir quickly and then pour into a prepared baking sheet. Spread mixture out to corners and smooth out evenly.
Let mixture cool completely and harden for at least 30 minutes or longer. Once cool, break into pieces and store in a plastic bag.
All Comments (21)
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Wayne, I saw you when you did this the VERY FIRST TIME on WMAQ Chicago, and you know how long ago that was. I lost my copy of the recipe over the course of time, and moves, and now I'm living in Texas. But fortunately, I was able to find it just by Googling Wayne's Microwave Peanut Brittle! And it's still as delicious was the very first time I tried it! Thank you so much!
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Just made it but, I used cashews instead. It was my first time make brittle ,my goodness it turned out so yummy! Thank you for sharing and please thank your aunt for allowing you to share her recipe.
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Her peanut brittle looks delicious
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Looks very good!!! Can’t wait to try it, thank you!
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I LOVE this recipe and your presentation!! Thank you!
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Love the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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The crunch from your eating the peanut brittle sounded so good. I will definitely make this.
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Looks so good. Been looking for a good and easy recipe. Thank you for this recipe.
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FANTASSSSSTIC!!
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I love this recipe!! It turned out perfect. It is now a family tradition
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Thanks for the tutorial. I lost my microwave recipe and I needed a refresher course.
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Absolutely delicious! This is my only receipe in my arenal! God bless you and your aunt! Happy Holidays.
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Looks great, going to try this. It will go good at bake sales.
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My peanut brittle for first time. Thanks for the recipe, my family love it
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WOW fantastic thanks so much!!
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Good to see you cooking, Wayn. Wishing you al the best.
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Love it 😊 so good!!
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Just made this and it turned out great!! You are absolutely right about how you have to be on the ball with your timing adding all the ingredients. Thank you for this quick recipe!!😀🙌🏽
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Thanks Wayne! Lovely and charming presentation. I love making traditions for my children. Our household has four generations and although I am 82, I still love to surprise my babies ( the oldest is 62) with something delicious and wonderful for the holidays. Peace and love from Hawaii.
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You did a great job!! Thank you for a quick and easy recipe with simple instructions!! Love it! Can’t wait to try it 💕🎁🙌🏼😎
