Microwave Peanut Brittle*

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Recipe from Jellyqueen at Food.com

I had this recipe years ago and managed to lose it, but found a friend at work that had it and I am back in the brittle business. It is extremely easy and quick to make. Since most people have the ingredients in their pantry and freezers, it is a recipe that can be made up in a few minutes if unexpected guest show up.

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  • 8
  • 5 mins
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white Karo
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 cup shelled raw peanuts (pecans, walnuts, sunflower seed, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

1 Line baking sheet with wax paper.

2 Spray wax paper with Pam.

3 Combine sugar, salt and Karo in a 3 quart microwave safe glass bowl.

4 Stir in peanuts.

5 Microwave on high until light brown (8 to 10 minutes) stirring at least 2 times during cooking.

6 Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients adding baking soda last (mix will be foamy).

7 Stir quickly and pour onto wax paper.

8 Spread thin for brittle candy.

9 Note: You can use any type nuts you prefer or even sunflower seeds (which is my favorite).

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