Best 15 Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings with the irresistible charm of peanut brittle, a classic confection that combines the delightful crunch of peanuts with a rich, buttery caramel coating. Originating in the United States, peanut brittle has become a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Its versatility extends beyond its traditional form, as creative variations have emerged, infusing unique flavors and textures into this timeless snack. In this article, we present a collection of peanut brittle recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic stovetop method to the convenience of the microwave, and even a healthier alternative sweetened with honey, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this delectable treat at home. Embrace the nostalgic charm of peanut brittle while exploring the delightful variations that add a modern twist to this enduring classic.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
This is a wonderful recipe but you should only make it once a year, because you can't stop eating it.
Provided by Joyce
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 35
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
EASY MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
Super easy to make and tastes great. No need for a candy thermometer!
Provided by Amy B
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
- Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
- Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 537.1 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
BEST EVER MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
Note your microwave needs to be 750 to 950 watt. If your microwave is higher need to lower your cooking times and if your microwave is less you will need to increase your cooking time. I'm sorry I did not update this sooner.
Provided by Joyce Heddin
Categories Candy
Time 19m
Yield 1 pound, 12-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sugar and corn syrup together and cook on high for 4 minutes.
- Add peanuts mix well and cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Add butter and vanilla and cook on high for 2 minutes.
- Add baking soda and mix well, mixture will foam.
- Spread on well butter foil.
- when completely cooled break in to pieces.
- Store in air tight container.
- NOTE: Any type of nut can be used in place of the peanuts.
EASY NO-FAIL MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
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 :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Candy
Time 13m
Yield 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 3-qt heat-resistant plastic microsafe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Stir in peanuts; microwave on high for 2-3 mins longer, or until peanuts and syrup are lightly browned.
- Add butter, vanilla and baking soda.
- Mix until light and foamy (be careful, syrup is HOT!).
- Pour quickly onto a buttered cookie sheet, and spread to desired thickness.
- When cool, break into pieces.
MICROWAVE OVEN PEANUT BRITTLE
I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good.
Provided by Linda C.
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned. Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
I had this recipe years ago and managed to lose it, but found a friend at work that had it and I am back in the brittle business. It is extremely easy and quick to make. Since most people have the ingredients in their pantry and freezers, it is a recipe that can be made up in a few minutes if unexpected guest show up.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Candy
Time 17m
Yield 8 oz.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line baking sheet with wax paper.
- Spray wax paper with Pam.
- Combine sugar, salt and Karo in a 3 quart microwave safe glass bowl.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Microwave on high until light brown (8 to 10 minutes) stirring at least 2 times during cooking.
- Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients adding baking soda last (mix will be foamy).
- Stir quickly and pour onto wax paper.
- Spread thin for brittle candy.
- Note: You can use any type nuts you prefer or even sunflower seeds (which is my favorite).
1200 WATT MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
Bravo to Love2Eat's Peanut Brittle in a Jiffy #58383 - it got me started, but with the adjustments for my higher powered microwave and some flavor changes I thought I should write my own recipe. I can not say how much Love2Eat's note about having everything measured out and ready to go was a life saver. I use an 8 cup pyrex measuring bowl with a handle as this mixture bubbles up and gets very hot (bowl gets very hot too) - it is MOLTEN SUGAR- if your work area is not right next to your sink - have a bowl of ice water in case of burns. THIS RECIPE IS FOR A 1200 WATT MICROWAVE. Oh yeah, I sorta faked it on how many this will serve - it is habit forming.
Provided by Sandy in Dayton
Categories Candy
Time 16m
Yield 1 1/4 pounds, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a baking/cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Put 1 tablespoon molasses in a ½ cup measuring cup and then fill with corn syrup (spray cup with cooking spray first, so corn syrup will come out easier).
- Put corn syrup mixture and white sugar in an eight cup bowl and mix well then microwave on high for 2 minutes, remove and stir and then microwave for 1 more minute.
- Remove from microwave and add peanuts, stir into bubbling sugar mixture and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 minute.
- Remove from microwave and quickly stir in baking soda - it will get somewhat white and foamy - spread out onto baking sheet - you can let it cool at room temperature or cool in the fridge. Put mixing bowl cup in sink under hot running water to aid in cleanup.
- * I add the molasses because it gives the brittle a beautiful color - it is not required to make the recipe - if you don't want to use it, just use a full ½ cup of corn syrup. Watch out with sampling - this stuff is habit forming - if you want to bump it up a notch - add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to sugars at begining (my daughter and I like) or if you really want to kick up it up - add the cinnamon and 1/3 teaspoon caynne pepper - hot stuff. I love the sweet and spicy.
QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE (MICROWAVE)
I'll bet I made this 30 times last year during the Holidays, It is the best Peanut Brittle I have ever tasted!! and so easy, great to give as a kitchen gift. I get all of my ingredients together before I start so that it doesn't have a chance to cool before I mix in the baking soda.
Provided by Gail Herbest
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. grease Teflon cookie sheet with butter.
- 2. In glass microwavable bowl combine peanuts. sugar.corn syrup and salt
- 3. microwave on hi for 6-7 minutes, I microwave for 3 then give it a quick stir and then microwave for another 3 minutes
- 4. stir in butter and vanilla, and return to microwave for another 2 minutes,
- 5. Remove from micro wave and quickly stir in baking soda, mixture will look slightly foamy. Pour on to prepared cookie sheet and spread quickly with the back of the spoon. cool and break into pieces.
PEANUT BRITTLE (EASY - MICROWAVE)
This is a fabulous Peanut Brittle recipe a friend of mine ran across. It takes only a few minutes to make and even fewer to be cleared from the serving tray!
Provided by Holly Roeder
Categories Candies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine Peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 2 quart microwaveable bowl.
- 2. Cook on high in microwave for 8 minutes, stopping to stir half-way through
- 3. Add butter and Vanilla, mix well
- 4. Cook for 2 additional minutes
- 5. add baking soda and stir quickly until light and foamy
- 6. spread into a well buttered baking sheet
- 7. Cool and break into pieces, serve!
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE WITH COCONUT AND RUM
Memories of dime store brittle with ribbons of coconut inspired me to try my own. The vanilla scent of Meyers Rum brought that addition. Basic peanut brittle with a great scent! These directions are for a 1650 watt microwave! Adjust time to get a nice brown brittle.
Provided by Iwanttobemartha
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a microwave safe, 1 1/2 to 2 quart dish,(preferably with a handle) mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
- Microwave 4 Minutes at power 8. Stir.
- Microwave 4 minutes at power 8.
- Stir in butter and coconut rum mixture.
- Microwave 1 minute at high.
- Quickly stir in baking soda and pour onto silpat or other non-stick surface.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2383, Fat 92.5, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 1838.7, Carbohydrate 376.6, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 271.1, Protein 39
10 MINUTE MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
This is one of many items that I am making for a Reunion. I chose this recipe not only because it is simple and easy, but because it has so much flavor, just a tad bit of butter makes all the difference. The Madagascar Vanilla Extract also helps. I made 5 batches of this in less than an hour. If you want simple and tasty then...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Candies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Generously butter a cookie sheet with butter. Then set aside. NOTE: Word of caution-MICROWAVES LIKE OVENS VARY IN COOKING DEGREES, temperatures AND LEVELS SOME OF YOU MAY NEED TO ADJUST THE LEVEL OF YOUR MICROWAVE FOR THIS RECIPE. I HAVE NEVER NEEDED TO ADJUST MY MICROWAVE LEVEL SINCE I HAVE BEEN MAKING THIS RECIPE for more than 20 years. MY current MICROWAVE IS A GE ADVANTIUM PROFILE 120, THAT DOUBLES AS A MICROWAVE OR OVEN AND USES 1200 WATTS OF POWER. SO USE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT. Please note the profile picture above is courtesy of Rose Selvar, a JUST A PINCH MEMBER, & GREAT FRIEND.
- 2. In a 2 quart microwave safe dish, combine sugar with light corn syrup. Stir to mix and Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
- 3. Stir in peanuts, and microwave on high for 4 more minutes or until lightly brown.
- 4. Stir in butter and Vanilla, blend well, and put back in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove and stir in baking soda, and stir gently till light and foamy.
- 5. Pour onto prepared baking pan. Allow to cool for 30 minutes, then break into serving size pieces.
- 6. Notes: This is one of many simple and easy recipes in my cookbook, and it is very tasty & easy to make. You will wonder why you didn't make it sooner, with a recipe this easy.PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU NEED TO WORK QUICKLY WITH THIS RECIPE TO KEEP IT FROM HARDENING TO FAST in order to get it on your prepared pan.
BUTTERY MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
This is a great way to make peanut brittle. It is not too hard, and is more the texture of crackers. (Easier on the teeth!)
Provided by Carolyns Cupboard
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sugar and syrup; cook on high temperature for 4 minutes in microwave.
- Stir in peanuts with a wooden spoon. Cook on high temperature for 4 minutes more.
- Stir in butter and vanilla, and cook 2 minutes on high.
- Take out of oven, and add soda. Stir until mixed well. Work quickly!
- Pour on buttered cookie sheet. Spread as thin as possible.
- Cool before breaking into pieces.
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE SHOULD BE 1100 WATTS.
I love trying new things and quick cooking.Especially when it tastes so yummy.
Provided by JUDITH VALKNER
Categories Candies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Bring sugar peanuts and karo syrup to boil in microwave for 4 min.on highest temp. Remove and stir put back in microwave 3 more minutes Remove and add vanilla and butter cook 1 more minute.Remove from microwave add 1 tsp. soda stir quickly and pour onto buttered cookie sheet.Let totally cool and break into pieces.
- 2. Soak your dish in hot water to get rid of sugar when done.
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
This wonderful recipe came from my aunt-in-law, Pearl. She shared it with my mother-in-law, Jeanne, who shared it with me in the 1970s. Good recipes are meant to be shared and enjoyed year after year, especially when the original sharers have gone to their great rewards. Another great treat for holiday gifting in pretty...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Other Snacks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. If you don't have a silicone baking sheet (I love mine!), butter (or use cooking spray to coat) a cookie sheet. Set aside.
- 2. In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole, stir together the sugar and syrup. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes
- 3. Stir in the peanuts, then microwave on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. WATCH TO KEEP FROM OVER-BROWNING! When it starts to brown, take it out of the microwave immediately!
- 4. Add the margarine and vanilla. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
- 5. Add the baking soda. Stir until light and foamy. Quickly spread THIN on the prepared cookie sheet. Cool 30-60 minutes.
- 6. Break into pieces and store airtight. Makes one pound of peanut brittle.
- 7. Peanut brittle also makes a great gift!
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
Back in the early 1970's I got my first Microwave. It was big and costly, but I "had" to have one. Of course now we can't live with out it. I remember taking a cooking class on how to use one. I don't think I did much at first, except warm food, which is what we use it most for today. My Fridgidare microwave came with a...
Provided by Kathy Sterling
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix Karo Syrup, Sugar, Slt and Peanutes in a 1 1/2 quart microwave proof dish. Cook for 4 minutes on high, stir and cook for an additional 3 1/2 minutes on high power.
- 2. Stir in butter and vanilla and cook for 1 minute on high power.
- 3. Add baking soda and stir lightly. Spread out very thinly on greased aluminum foil. Cool completely and then break into pieces.
Tips:
- Use a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to hold the peanut brittle mixture comfortably.
- Stir the mixture often while it is cooking in the microwave to prevent it from burning.
- Be careful not to overcook the mixture, as it can quickly go from being perfectly brittle to being hard and chewy.
- If you want to add any additional ingredients to the peanut brittle, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, do so after the mixture has been cooked and is still hot.
- Pour the hot peanut brittle mixture onto a greased baking sheet or parchment paper and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Conclusion:
Microwave peanut brittle is a quick and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a batch of delicious and crunchy peanut brittle that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give microwave peanut brittle a try.
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