How to Make Peanut Brittle in the Microwave

Learn how to make peanut brittle in the microwave without a candy thermometer! It's so easy! And all you need are simple ingredients. Perfect holiday treat for your goodie tray or gift-giving.

Sugar Light corn syrup Raw Spanish peanuts Butter Vanilla extract Baking soda Sea salt

Stir the sugar and corn syrup together. Microwave for 4 minutes.

Stir in peanuts. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.

Stir in the butter and vanilla. If the mixture has started to turn golden brown, add the baking soda.

If the mixture isn't golden yet, microwave for up to 1 1/2 more minutes until it does, then add the baking soda.

Pour mixture onto a prepared pan. Add sea salt. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Break it into pieces, and enjoy!

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