Recipe

Peanutty Brittle Recipe

	Fireraven / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago Sweet, crunchy peanut brittle thats made in a microwave!! Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:2	Fireraven
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Ingredients

butter

2 cups sugar

1 cup light color corn syrup

2 1/2 c salted peanuts

2 tbs butter

2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp baking soda, sifted

Directions

Butter a large baking sheet and set aside

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave safe 8 cup glass measure. Microwave, uncovered, in a 900-1200 watt microwave oven on 100% power for 5-7 mins or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubble over entire surface, stirring twice.

Add peanuts, stir to combine. Microwave uncovered again for 4 mins. Stir in 2 tbs butter and vanilla. Microwave again for 3 to 4 mins or until candy reaches hard crack stage (295-305F) and syrup is a clear, golden color. After 2 mins of cookiing, stir peanut mixture after every 30 seconds.

Stir in baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading the mixture as thin as possible.

Cool brittle completely. Break it into irregular pieces. Makes about 2 lbs.

To Store: Place candy in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in airtight container, cover. Store at room temp for upto 2 weeks or freeze for upto 3 months. Thaw frozen candy before serving.

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