Recipes Desserts Candy Recipes Brittle Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle 4.5 (120) 103 Reviews 20 Photos This microwave peanut brittle is super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer! Submitted by Amy B Updated on March 28, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 20 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients cooking spray 1 cup white sugar ½ cup light corn syrup 1 ½ cups peanuts, or more to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Grease a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray. Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures. Heat sugar mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 439 Calories 20g Fat 62g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 439 % Daily Value * Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 537mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 62g 23% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 42g Protein 9g 17% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 243mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved