Easy Peanut Brittle
Meg
ingredients
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 c. raw (skin on) peanuts
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 tsp. baking soda
directions
- 1
Mix the sugar, light corn syrup, peanuts and salt in a large, covered microwave-safe dish and stir well. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- 2
Add butter and vanilla, mix well and microwave on high again for 2 more minutes.
- 3
After cooking, remove and add the baking soda. Stir well until mixture becomes foamy and light in color. Immediately pour onto wax paper and use a metal knife to spread the mixture to about 1/4 inch thick.
- 4
Let sit until completely cooled. Remove wax paper and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
notes
Plastic knife will melt. Use oven mitts when cooking and handling as it is very hot. Make on "dry" day--humidity makes brittle sticky.
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