Microwave Peanut Brittle

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (about 7 1/2 ounces)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Butter large baking sheet. In a microwave-proof bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave on high until mixture bubbles vigorously, about 6 minutes. Remove mixture from microwave and stir in butter and vanilla. Return to microwave and cook on high until candy turns light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from microwave. Working quickly, add baking soda to candy mixture and stir briskly ( mixture will foam up). Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet. Shake baking sheet from side to side to spread brittle as thinly as possible. Let stand until cold and hard, about 2 hours. Break britle into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.