Six-ingredient easy microwave peanut brittle recipe for the holidays

Nobody will ever guess this foolproof peanut brittle recipe was made in the microwave, and it takes mere minutes.

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The holidays are busy enough without having to deal with fussy, complicated, overinvolved recipes. So when I discover something that is both tasty, and easy to make, I like to stick with it.

There are many iterations of this recipe online, like this one from Allrecipes, but I got my version from my mom years ago.

If I could make this recipe turn out perfectly when I was a college student with very little baking experience, anyone can do it.

Easy microwave peanut brittle

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny side up, and spray with cooking spray.

2. Combine the sugar, salted peanuts, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. My mom's original recipe told me to "mix them as best you can."

3. Microwave for 3 minutes. Pull out and stir.

4. Microwave another 3 to 4 minutes. Pull out and add butter and vanilla. Stir.

5. Microwave for 2 minutes.

6. Pull out and add baking soda. Stir.

7. Pour the mixture onto your baking sheet with foil and gently spread it out.

8. Let cool and break into pieces.

Notes

• You may need to adjust microwave times. High-wattage microwaves may need fewer minutes. Watch it closely the first time you make it to prevent burning until you get the times right. You are looking for a golden brown color at the end of cooking. If it gets too dark, you will end up with a burnt flavor.
• My mom's original recipe called for raw peanuts. I've used salted peanuts as well, and it turned out fine.
• It doesn't have to be peanuts. You can make any kind of nut brittle you want. Cashews are delicious in this recipe as well.
• For easy cleanup, wash your bowl quickly with hot water as the corn syrup will set fast.

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