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.

Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle

You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make this Microwave Peanut Brittle. Not only that but it has the 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 light and 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

How to Make Microwave Peanut Brittle

For directions visit allrecipes.com.

  • 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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4.54 from 32 votes Review Recipe

Microwave Peanut Brittle

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 minutesCook9 minutesReady in: 19 minutes

Ingredients1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 cup salted roasted peanuts1 Tbsp butter1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking soda

InstructionsFor directions visit allrecipes.com.

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 111 Calories 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: TreatCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Peanut Brittle Author: Jaclyn

4.54 from 32 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Microwave Peanut Brittle

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 Calories 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.

Nutrition Facts

Microwave Peanut Brittle

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 Calories 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.

Course: TreatCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Peanut Brittle

Author: Jaclyn