Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe 99
Craving a sweet and salty treat in a flash? This Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe 99 is the ultimate quick and easy dessert, delivering all the classic crunch you love in just 10 minutes of cooking time. With a simple blend of pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salted peanuts, this no-fuss recipe eliminates the need for stovetop thermometers while still guaranteeing perfectly golden, crisp results. A touch of butter and vanilla extract adds a rich, buttery flavor, while the baking soda creates the iconic airy texture that makes every piece irresistibly light. Perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying an afternoon sweet tooth, this microwave peanut brittle comes together with minimal effort and maximum reward. Serve it in festive tins, or simply savor a batch with family—either way, it's crunchy perfection in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
Grease a large baking sheet with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large, microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until evenly mixed.
Microwave the mixture on high for 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave as the bowl will be very hot.
Stir in the salted peanuts until they are fully coated in the sugar syrup. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture turns a light golden brown.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and add the butter and vanilla extract. Stir until the butter is completely melted and incorporated.
Quickly add the baking soda and stir vigorously. The mixture will become foamy as the baking soda reacts with the hot syrup—this creates the brittle’s airy texture.
Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out as thinly as possible using a spatula or by tilting the pan.
Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Once cooled, break the brittle into pieces by hand and store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1817 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1072 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
