Microwave Peanut Brittle Candy
Microwave Peanut Brittle Candy delivers a crisp, glassy snap with roasted peanut richness and notes of buttery vanilla in every bite. It’s a quick confection perfect for gifting, holiday platters, or an anytime sweet tooth fix when you want classic peanut brittle without the stovetop fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Grease a baking sheet and set it aside. In a glass bowl, mix together the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Microwave on High (700 W) for 6 to 7 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly and the peanuts are browned. Stir in the butter and vanilla, then microwave for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 2
Quickly stir in the baking soda just until the mixture becomes foamy.
- 3
Immediately pour onto the greased baking sheet.
- 4
Let cool for 15 minutes, or until set.
- 5
Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
- Calories 164.62 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.67 g Low Source
- Carbs 22.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.08 mg Low Source
- Sodium 10.38 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.66 g Low Source
- Sugar 15.74 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 13.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source
- Potassium 101.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽