Peanut Brittle (Easiest Microwave Recipe!) - Cooking Classy (2024)

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The easiest Peanut Brittle recipe you’ll ever make! This version is made in the microwave and it’s practically foolproof. It’s made with basic ingredients and everyone is sure to love it! It has a perfectly crips texture and an irresistible nutty, caramel-like flavor.

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Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle

You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make this Microwave Peanut Brittle. Not only that but it hasthe perfect texture and it tastes delicious! No one will even know you made it in the microwave.

It will make a perfect last minute gift for that friend or neighbor on you list, or for yourself of course :)!

If you like your peanut brittle to have more of the meltaway effect, I like to spread as little as possible so it’s lightand crisp. If you like it more of the traditional way just spread it out thin. Either way you are going to love this!

Merry Christmas week everyone!

Ingredients for Peanut Brittle

  • Granulated sugar
  • Light corn syrup
  • Salted peanuts (unsalted works too just wait to add 1/4 tsp salt at the end with baking soda)
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Baking soda

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How to Make Microwave Peanut Brittle

For directions visit allrecipes.com.

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  • Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end.
  • Reviewers have mentioned trouble with this recipe in recent years. I believe this is due to microwaves being made with higher wattages.
  • Newer higher wattage microwave should have 30 seconds cut from each cook time.
  • Note that the less you spread the lighter the brittle will be, or more air bubbles it will have, so if you prefer it like so then do as little spreading as possible. If you prefer it flatter then spread it out thin.

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The easiest Peanut Brittle recipe you'll ever make! This version is made in the microwave and it's practically foolproof. It's made with basic ingredients and everyone is sure to love it! It has a perfectly crips texture and an irresistible nutty, caramel-like flavor.

Servings: 20

Prep10 minutes minutes

Cook9 minutes minutes

Ready in: 19 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

  • Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end.
  • Reviewers have mentioned trouble with this recipe in recent years. I believe this is due to microwaves being made with higher wattages.
  • Newer higher wattage microwave should have 30 seconds cut from each cook time.
  • Note that the less you spread the lighter the brittle will be, or more air bubbles it will have, so if you prefer it like so then do as little spreading as possible. If you prefer it flatter then spread it out thin.

Nutrition Facts

Microwave Peanut Brittle

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 48mg1%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 20IU0%

Calcium 5mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: Treat

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Peanut Brittle

Author: Jaclyn

Categorized:

  • Christmas
  • Treats and Snacks

Tagged:

  • butter
  • corn syrup
  • peanuts
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract

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143 Comments

  • Jona Thomas

    This was by far the best peanut brittle I have ever had in my life!

  • Patricia

    When I stayed with the recipe for your peanut butter I found that it was very close to burning.Can you tell me what the the wattage should be , I have a new microwave and have no idea what temperature I should cook it at ,my microwave is 1200 watts and not sure if I need to cook it at 5-6-7 power to get results.Would love to hear from you ,have made peanut brittle before with great results but that was with an old micro. Thank you so much for your time, Patricia

  • Liz

    This is a great recipe but I recommend adding 1/4 cup water to the sugar and corn syrup.

  • Kimberly S Boxer

    So easy and great; I find myself making a batch every week or two. Have you ever tried it with Brown Sugar or Honey?

  • Carolyn parker

    Can this recipie be doubled

    • Jaclyn

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      Unfortunately no I don’t recommend doubling.

  • Marilyn

    Can you please tell me what containers are safe to make this recipe in because it’s obviously a high temp recipe. I’d had a hard plastic container that said it’s microwave safe but it started to melt. Glass can explode so any advice will be greatly appreciated.

    • Jaclyn

      Peanut Brittle (Easiest Microwave Recipe!) - Cooking Classy (15)

      This is a difficult question and that’s why I’ve redirected to All Recipes where I got the recipe from because I don’t know the safety on this. I believe pyrex is microwave safe to high temperatures but I would refer to their website or help center. Some glass bowls these days aren’t made as well so I definitely recommend checking with the manufacturer for safety precautions.

      • Jo Ann Campbell

        I just researched that very same thing. I have a Pyrex bowl from the 70’s and about to try it. The information I found said the bowl can withstand 450 degrees.

    • Kimberly S Boxer

      I got a anchor hocking bowl with a handle from Wayfair since I didn’t have a bowl big or sturdy enough.

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FAQs

Why didn't my homemade peanut brittle get hard? ›

The main reason why peanut brittle doesn't get hard and have the crunch we expect is because the sugar was not cooked long enough. The sugar needs to be cooked to what is called the hard crack stage, 300ºF.

Why put baking soda in peanut brittle? ›

Baking soda is also very important at this stage since it reacts to the heat, creating carbon dioxide that aerates the caramel, enabling it to snap when someone bites into it rather than requiring them to gnaw at it until it breaks or pulls apart.

How do you keep peanut brittle crispy? ›

Should you refrigerate peanut brittle? Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month to maintain the crisp. Moisture in the refrigerator would soften the brittle.

Why is my peanut brittle rubbery? ›

Didn't get it hot enough. You have to hit hard crack stage heat or it's not going to harden. From internet: Hard-Crack Stage is a cooking term meaning that a sugar syrup being heated has reached 149 – 154 C (300 – 310 F.) It is a test of how hot a sugar syrup is, and of how much water is left in it.

Can you overcook peanut brittle? ›

If you overcook the brittle, it could be bitter or burnt. If you undercook it, the brittle won't properly set and the end result will be sticky.

Why is my peanut brittle not airy? ›

Working quickly, pour into prepared 10×15 pan. To keep the brittle light and airy, do not spread or flatten the mixture. Instead, let it flow freely. Place in a cool area and leave until completely cooled, about 2-3 hours.

Can you use parchment paper when making peanut brittle? ›

You will want the cookie sheet to be non-stick. Use parchment paper, a silicone baking sheet or a greased cookie sheet. Spread the peanut brittle as thin as you can. Immediately add your sea salt.

How do you make peanut brittle hard again? ›

- Preheat your oven to a low temperature, around 250°F (120°C). - Break the stale peanut brittle into smaller pieces. - Place the brittle pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. - Heat the brittle in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, checking frequently to avoid overcooking.

Should homemade peanut brittle be refrigerated? ›

To store: Store peanut brittle (once it's completely cooled) in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate as the moisture from the fridge will cause the brittle to soften. Store for 6-8 weeks. To freeze: Peanut brittle can be frozen and stored up to 3 months.

How bad for you is peanut brittle? ›

Outside of that single ingredient, peanut brittle is painfully unhealthy. It contains: sugar, corn syrup, and butter, all of which are unhealthy for your body in different ways. But, peanut brittle becomes terrible for your teeth once all of those ingredients are combined into the final product.

What makes brittle hard? ›

What Makes it Brittle? The sugar will be cooked to 300ºF (149ºC)—hard crack stage; which when set up would be hard like a lollipop. But peanut brittle is delicate and you can easily bite into it—how? The secret is in the baking soda.

How long does it take for brittle to harden? ›

Don't try to spread the candy once it's on the baking sheet as it starts hardening almost immediately and spreading it doesn't work well. Let the peanut brittle cool for 30 minutes, then break it into pieces. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two months.

Is peanut brittle supposed to be hard? ›

Peanut Brittle is a smooth, flat candy (similar to toffee), with peanuts in it, that is cooked on the stovetop and poured onto a sheet pan to cool. Once it cools it's broken into small individual-size pieces of hard candy and lasts at room temperature for several weeks.

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