Peanut Brittle
"My dad found this recipe in 1994 and began making this every year, batch after batch, after batch. He thought I was crazy for asking him to copy the recipe out for me (I wanted HIS handwriting) but he did it. He made this such a special memory for our entire family. It's easy, made in microwave and soooo very good. I lost my dad to cancer in 2008 and now my eldest son is wanting to take on the tradition. Here's to you Daddy."
photo by Brandi W.
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
1 pound
ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup dry roasted salted peanut
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
directions
- In 2 quart microwave safe bowl stir together the sugar & corn syrup.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for another 4 minutes. Add butter & vanilla, stirring well. Microwave on high for additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
- Quickly pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or slab marble. Let cool for 1 hour - break into pieces and store in tight container.
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Reviews
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Best brittle recipe. I have been making this for years. Tastes great. Never thought of using parchment paper. Thanks for tip. -
Could you make people more aware that due to the microwaving process involved in this recipe temperatures and timing may vary greatly? I attempted this recipe with a high efficiency microwave and ended up with a dangerous, bubbling, black tar-like mess. I am terrified to re-live the experience. Now my kitchen will smell like burned peanuts and sugar for weeks.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
CindiJ
Glenallen, Missouri
Missouri born and bred. Raised in a family of awesome cooks and bakers! I love to cook, bake breads, pies. Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone moan or sigh with delight while eating something I've made.
