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Easy No-Fail Microwave Peanut Brittle
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 13 Minutes
Servings: 5
I have been making this since microwaves first came out, it's so easy and really a no-fail recipe, you may use other kinds of nuts if desired - *warning* this is very habit-forming :)
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts (use dry roasted peanuts only!)
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 3-qt heat-resistant plastic microsafe bowl.
2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in peanuts; microwave on high for 2-3 mins longer, or until peanuts and syrup are lightly browned.
4. Add butter, vanilla and baking soda.
5. Mix until light and foamy (be careful, syrup is HOT!).
6. Pour quickly onto a buttered cookie sheet, and spread to desired thickness.
7. When cool, break into pieces.
By RecipeOfHealth.com